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Cora Droma Rúisc, Co. Liatroma / Co. Ros Comáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0209, Page 459

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    them, but unfortunately got into difficulties and was lost, with the other two. Another boat went to their relief but did not reach them in time. Men spent the night dragging the river and the three were found at four a.m. This happened in 1933.
    No. 2.
    Two Gilbane brothers natives of the Drumona district returning from Mass one very warm Sunday, went out bathing in the Shannon near Jamestown village. One fo them got into a whirlpool and his brother perceiving him in difficulties went to rescue him. Both were lost before anyone could come to the rescue. Their bodies were found immediately. This happened in 1920. Lights were seen very
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. cruatan (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Una Mc Niff
    Gender
    Female