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School: Ballyellis (roll number 1766)

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Ballyellis, Co. Wexford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0894, Page 103

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    A 98 Story
    My great-great-grand uncle John Doyle of Ballyellis was coming from Ballygullen during the rebellion of 1798. When crossing the main road near Craan Cottage he met a yeoman named Edge. The yoeman said Pass on and I will do the same". This was agreed by each of them. When they passed Doyle turned quickly and took aim at the yoeman but the gun did not go off and Edge fired and shot him.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. 1798 (~642)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Owen Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyellis, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Denis Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockshaunfin, Co. Wexford