School: Dunboyne (roll number 15915)
- Location:
- Dunboyne, Co. Meath
- Teacher: N.F. Ó Donncha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0688, Page 087
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- Stories of Long agoIn the year of 1916 a rebellion took place in Dublin. It was between the British Forces and the Republican Army. It started in the G.P.O and in the attack a great many were killed and wounded. The fighting lasted for a week or so and a great many large buildings were wrecked and burned.
All roads to Dublin were blocked by falling trees and blown up bridges to prevent the British soldiers from bringing help.
The bridge of Clonee was blown up and(continues on next page)
