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School: Cluain (C.) (roll number 15443)

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An Chluain, Co. Liatroma
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Bean Uí Sholamháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0222, Page 248

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  1. Story of French in Cloone

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    Cloone though very small is very historical. During the rebellion of 1798 the French army under the command of General Humbert encamped in a field near the Catholic church Cloone. Ever since this field is known as the "Lamp Field".
    They made their way to Ballinamuck in Co Longford where they fought a fierce battle. Next day when the French were about to start on their way to fight another battel the chains by which the cannons were drawn could not be found. It was generally supposed that they were stolen,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madeline O' Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chluain, Co. Liatroma
    Informant
    Francis O' Higgins
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    An Chluain, Co. Liatroma