School: Rathwire (B.) (roll number 8415)
- Location:
- Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: C. Ó Gallóglaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 406
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“During the Land League days a family named Garty was evicted...”
(continued from previous page)The Purdons who were stone masons heard of the offer, and supplied him with the horse and money and so got the estate which contains thousands of acres
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“Such expressions as 'Seán báns Mother could not do it any better'...”
Such expressions as " Seán Báns Mother could not do it any better" "Doing it like Katty Barry" are quite common in the neighbourhood and are applied to persons who always go the wrong way about doing things.
Another expression "He's like Lana mo Chroidhe's dog. He goes a bit of the road with everyone" is used to describe a person who never disagrees with anyone and wants to pull with both sides. (no title)
“Now as regards objects found in the district...”
Now as regards objects found in the district I have in my possession the head of a spear or javelin that was unearthed when workmen were sinking a trench for the water supply to the Parochial House. The area where it was found was supposed to be the site of a battle. This spearhead was given to me by the late Joseph Creevy before he died.The horns of an elk were found in the same cutting and given to Rev. Fr. Collier the Missioner. (no title)
“As the Rev Mr Falconer Killucan...”
As the Rev Mr Falconer Killucan, Patrick Bardon The Downs KIllucan, James Glynn N.T. The Downs, Killucan. Rev Paul Walsh P.P. Multyfarnham(continues on next page)