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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte (roll number 969)

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
An tSr. Bearnard
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    others were dragged ashore in a state of collapse.
    The whole of Ireland was shocked by this terrible tragedy and its memory is still vivid in the mind of many a Wexfordman.
    Amongst the names of the victims were-Doyle, Duggan, Kenny, Furlong, Cheevers and Blake. Their families still reside in Wexford.
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    Silence lay over that ancient town of Wexford like a heavy cloud. Sadness showed on every one's face, and people in mourning were to be seen near the chapels. What was the cause of all this sorrow?
    Yesterday, the happy multitude grouped together at the Quay. It was the day of the races, and as it was necessary to reach the place by boat, all the multitude were unable to attend the races.
    Suddenly the happy faces changed to ones of horror. The journey was to the North Slob. The boat being
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    K. King
    Address
    Whiterock North, Co. Wexford