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School: Coillte Craobhacha, Drumlish (roll number 15108)

Location:
Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0758, Page 458

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    Stealing of French Chains:-
    They were stolen at West's place at Cloone, by a man named Keegan.
    Blake's Death :-
    Same as got from Ml Grimes. Blake's companion in death was a man named O'Dowd, of noble birth from Mayo. They were hanged by the Duke of Crofton (Mohill)
    "Captain Rock":-
    Tom O' Catháin (Kane) known as Captain Rock with a companion named Terry McGlavin fought very bravely at Ballinamuck. Catháin went to Manchester; became a manufacturer named Kane & gave much employment to people from this district.
    Barrack:- Built by Lady Ross - 1835. Old one was just opposite J. F. Cassidy's. Timber of it is in Cassidy's barn yet.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Shanmullagh, Co. Longford