School: Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)
- Location:
- Wexford, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Br. Ó Héilighe
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- The Howleys of Killowen (1798).William Howley and his sister lived in Killowen in a fine old farm-house on the banks of the Slaney, about four miles from the town of Wexford.It was the year of '98 when the men of Wexford were to make such a gallant stand against the English in the struggle for freedom, William Howley decided to throw in his lot with his friends and neighbours.One night after Wexford had been re-taken by the British Army, Howley's sister heard a knock at the door. On opening it she was astonished to see her brother outside. He came in and was having some refreshments when he heard a loud knock at the door,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- George Roche
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Jane Roche
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 76