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School: Siolbhrain (Shelbourne) (roll number 5235 or 5484)

Location:
Gortrooskagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Síghle, Bean Uí Thuama
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  1. Daoine Cáiliúla - MacCarthy's Gallant Son

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    In the time of the Fenians the Kenmare people suffered a great deal at the hands of the Invaders. A brave band of Bonane Volunteers drilled and fought under the leadership of Jeremiah McCarthy of Tullaha, Kenmare. Unfortunately there was a spy in the ranks, one O'Sullivan, but the people nicknamed him.
    An BÁille Galldha.
    One night after they had been "informed upon" by the Baile Galla the English soldiers surrounded the house of young McCathy at Tullaha. The "wanted" youth was sleeping peacefully in his bed - room, but when he heard
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donnchadh Ó
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Address
    Dromanassig, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Seán Ó h-Urdail
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Dromanassig, Co. Kerry