School: Clones (Naomh Tighearnach) (roll number 13685)

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1. Public Execution in Clones in 1798 (continued)

   

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   his men to jump to both sides of the lane—the even numbers to one side the odd to the other—on the approach of the horsemen. They were to unseat the riders with their pikes. The plan succeeded, and the horsemen were overcome. However another crowd came behind and scattered the pikemen, who fled in the direction of the Mourne Mountains. Maguire reached home safely and lived for years afterwards. One of his men kept his sword in the "silent valley" in County Down till the trouble was over. It was then sent back and is now in Peter's possession.
   The Clones '98 Club was called The Jack Connolly Club.
   The Yeomen were numerous in this locality Colonel Madden of Hilton was the leader. Everyman got 1s per day, a rifle and ammunition. They had parades.
   They were disbanded when the R.I.C. were established by Drummond.

   

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
         1. the great famine (~4,013)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Peter Mac Mahon

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Police officer

   Address

   Kilcumber, Co. Monaghan