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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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  1. The Big Wind

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    About 30 years ago, there was a big wind which caused much damage throughout the country. Trees were uprooted and roofs were blown off houses everywhere.
    At that time people by the name of Howlin lived in a house in Carne near where the pier is built now. One night as they were asleep there came a terrific gust of wind. The whole roof was lifted completely off the house and was blown several yards away. The Howlins stayed in a neighbour's house, while their own house was being repaired.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. winds (~357)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Ennis
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drinagh, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    John Ennis
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Drinagh, Co. Wexford