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School: Oileán Mhuire (Lady's Island)

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Lady's Island, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
G. Ó Murthuile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0878, Page 156

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  1. A Drowning

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    A boy named Patrick Furlong of Broadway was drowned in the Lady's Island lake in July 1921. He was bathing with some other companions. He got out of his depth and as soon as those with him saw him in difficulties they made every effort to save him, but it was all in vain. He went down under the water and was drowned. One of Patrick's companions got a boat and went out to look for the body. In a short time he got it and brought it ashore. He is buried in St. Iver's Cemetery.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. drowning (~292)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Grange, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    John Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Grange, Co. Wexford