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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

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Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 239

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    During the Great Famine of 1846-47 thousands of people died of hunger and sickness. This district was much affected by the Famine.
    Before the great disaster Glascorn was thickly populated. It is said that thirty two families lived in the stretch of country between Coolnahay Bridge and Killahea Bog. There are now only seven families there. When the potatoes failed a great number of people emigrated to England and America but the greater part of them died of hunger at home. It is said that there were families living in Killahea bog and they would do anything to get a bit
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. the great famine (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Geoghegan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Westmeath