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School: Killeeter

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Killeter, Co. Cavan
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E. Ní Ghríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1004, Page 199

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  1. How Larry Got up to the Gager

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    About sixty years ago a man called Pat Murray lived in Clonarn (about a quarter of a mile to the north of the school). He was nicknamed the Kid Murray and was well known for making potteen. He had two men - Jem Malady and Seán Anthony - watching for him. At that time, anyone giving information to the police about potteen - makers would receive £5 reward.
    Seán was a very poor man with a big family. He thought it would be a good idea to inform the police about this brewing, at the barrack of Mullagh. So one day when the brewing was in full swing, Seán crossed over Killeeter Hill and lodged information in the barrack as to where the brewing was carried on, and he recieved £5. Later on in the day Murray saw four police coming down Killeeter Hill. "By Jove I am informed on" said he
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Philip Carolan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Cornakill, Co. Cavan