School: Lisdrumcleve
- Location:
- Lios Dhroim Cliabh, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: F. Magee
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0939, Page 241
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“About 55 years ago a canoe was removed from the adjoining, Lough Avaghon.”
(continued from previous page)Parish Priest, Fr. McKenna, had it sent to Dublin.
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“The Famroyle farm or estate was divided among the local people in 1909.”
The Famroyle farm or estate was divided among the local people in 1909.
The tenantry had been 'cleared' of this by Colonel Carr who came here after 1798. He is mentioned in the "Life of Michael Dwyer" as one who made many vain attempts to capture the Insurgent Chief. (no title)
“Nearly all the tenants in Derrygoony and Corravaccan were yeomanry.”
Near all the tenants in Derrygoony & Corravacan were yeomanry. They went regularly to be drilled by Colonel Carr.
One St John's Eve there was a bonfire at the Five Crosses. The Yeomen surrounded the place. They 'lathered' the men with burning turf from the fire and then 'shaved' them with their bayonets.