School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)
- Location:
- Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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- A strange story but true is recounted about the Evictions in this country.
Near Donamon Castle lived a poor widow with a large family. Being unable to pay her rent she was notified that the Sheriff would evict her on a certain date.
The agent of the Landlord was hard hearted man and had no pity in him for the poor & suffering.
The day of the eviction arrived. The poor creature lighted a fire and placed a pot of porridge over it to cook for the children. Before it was done the Sheriff arrived with his guard. She begged the agent(continues on next page)- Collector
- Annie Rooney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Newtown, Co. Roscommon
- Informant
- Edward Rooney
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newtown, Co. Roscommon