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School: N. Colmcille, Buncrana (roll number 16752)

Location:
Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1110, Page 305

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  1. Old Roads (continued)

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    went through a gap in Fahan Hill and joined the main road past Lisfannon and it is said that on this road the news of the emancipation was brought from Derry.
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  2. How the News of Emancipation Was Brought to Buncrana

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    One day while a man named Doherty was up in Derry he got news that the Penal Laws were abolished so he decided to go to Buncrana and tell the news. He came on horseback to the town. When he came near
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John F. O' Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr P. H. O' Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall