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School: Tulach Chromán (roll number 1256)

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Tulaigh Chromáin, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Mrs. Brennan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0955, Page 178

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    I have heard stories about the Famine of 1846-1847 which was caused by the complete failure of the potato crop.
    This was the first time ever blight appeared on potatoes.The people at that time depended chiefly on the potato crop for support so that the failure of this crop caused great ruin.People died in thousands from starvation.Thousands of people emigrated and a great many died on the way.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. am
      1. tréimhsí staire sonracha (~25)
        1. an gorta mór (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anthony Neeson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Droim Guaise, Co. Mhuineacháin
    Informant
    Mr Philip Neeson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Droim Guaise, Co. Mhuineacháin