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School: Ferrybank, Waterford (roll number 14999)

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Ferrybank, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
R. Ó Luinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0844, Page 151

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  2. The Raider's Fright

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    John O'Donnel, deceased, lived in Clohastia, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. He was the owner of a fine orchard which was the object of nightly raids.
    Mick O'Neill, who died 1936 aged 87 years, and Micky Corcoran, still alive, were then only boys.
    One night they, and others including my grandfather raided O'Donnell's orchard.
    O'Neill being lame,
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Burtchaell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ferrybank, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs Burtchaell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ferrybank, Co. Waterford