School: Tara Hill (roll number 13689)
- Location:
- Kilcavan, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Pádraig Mac Fhlannchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0888, Page 129
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- Cromwell had to cross the river at Arklow and hired one Carney by name to row him across. Cromwell asked him what reward he wanted to which Carney replied "All I want is the house I live in". Cromwell's reply was "A poor man I found you and a poor man I leave you". The descendents of Carney were always known as Cromwell's Carney's.The old thatched house belonging to Carney was standing until a few years ago. It was rent free forever.
