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School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 148

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    There was a grreat epidemic of influenza in 1919. It is said that the "Black and Tans" and other foreign soldiers brought in the disease. It killed a great many people. It last about two years.
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  2. Local Happenings

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    A great many houses in this district were nearly destroyed by fire.
    First of all a man named John Kiernan had his house destroyed by fire on the 12th May 1923 and it was maliciously burned on one Sunday night.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Janey Duignan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ongenstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Duignan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ongenstown, Co. Meath