School: Gort Leitreach (roll number 15960)

Location:
Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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    Clonee, Gortimse, Drumconvey, Drummien, Mullaghbrock, Caltan, Keeldra, etc. belonged to Whites of Cloone Grange.

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    The young men of the family were often subjected to banter by their contemporaries, and it is said that they secured commissions in the army or militia, and then rode round the countryside in their uniforms asking was there anyone to say anything to the Whites now.
    They were not very bad landlords, but liked to have everything their own way.
    (Michael Cobreavy Farmer, born at Lear and spent part of his early years in U.S.A.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Cobreavy
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lear, Co. Leitrim