School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cappamore
- Location:
- An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: An tSr. Benin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0521, Page 202
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- Con Ryan of Bilboa lost his life during the time of the Black-and-Tans for the freedom of his country. He was killed accidentally, when knocking a tree to block the Tans. He was buried in Ballinuire near Cappamore. He was exhumed by the Tans, who brought him to Pallas Barrack, Co. Limerick to find out who he was. His sister was brought to identify him. He was again taken to Ballinuire, but his real burial place was Doon. When the Tans left the country, he was buried in Doon, with his family. His coffin was draped with green white and gold. On the day of his funeral, thousands of people including the I.R.A. as guards of honour, were present at the funeral. When the last sod was put on his(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Cáit Ní Riain
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
- Informant
- Micheál Ó Riain
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
