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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

Location:
Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 375

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  1. A Story of '98

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    I have often heard my uncle tell a story connected with the great fight which the brave men of Wexford made against the English in '98.
    It is about a monument which stands at the top of John Street in Wexford town. The patriots camped at the Three Rocks near Wexford and had sent in a Captain Furlong and two pikemen to discuss terms for the handing over by the English of the town.
    They were met at the top of John Street by an English major and some soldiers. During the discussion an argument took place. The major drew his sword and ran it through poor
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. 1798 (~642)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Furlong
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford