School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)

Location:
Cappamore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
James McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 146

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 146

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  2. The largest flood that was ever in the Mulkear River occurred in the Summer of 1906. There was intense heat in the early part of the day but towards evening a cloud burst and caused a great flood.
    The children of Bilboa School were about to cross the Bilboa Bridge going homefrom school,when a woman ran after them to takethem into her house from the rain. They were only going in the door when they heard a crash like thunder. They
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