School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)
- Location:
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Philomena
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 052
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- (continued from previous page)There was nothing left but the walls and one room in which there was a ghost locked. No body around saw the fire.
- About thirty seven years ago the mill in Kilbeggan Distillery was burned. They were using tallow candles. The lighted candle fell to the floor where oil was spilt. There was nothing but the wall left, but it was re-built.
The Black an Tans burned McGuinnes' house in the year 1921 because thy were noted Irish Republican Army men.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Rosie Daly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
