School: Tyrrellspass (2) (roll number 13743)
- Location:
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs Payne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 253
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- (continued from previous page)came out and threw in matches. They left cans of petrol in it to help to blow it up. All the woodwork was burnt. Later when the Irish government took over the country the barrack was repaired and the Civic Guards went to live int it.Ethel Kemp 10 years old
Tyrrells Pass
15:12:1938
- Long ago in this country there were very few pumps so the people got their water in spring wells. They usually went in the evening together as it was the most suitable time for them. All the women looked forward all day to this simple outing. Down in Tyrrellspass bog there is a lovely spring called Newburns Well. Many people of Tyrrellspass go to this well for water as it is known for its purity.There is another well in (?) Joe Doyle's land. This well is called Tobar Geall(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Elizabeth Payne
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 12
- Address
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
