School: Cnoc Aoibhinn (Mount Pleasant) (C.) (roll number 13501)

Location:
Mountpleasant, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Géaraidh
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  1. James Joseph McDonnell of Carnacon house who was nicknamed "Séamus Ruadh" was colonel of the united Irish men. He marched to Ballina to meet General Humbert. He led his men to Castlebar and fought against the English at Stabawl hill in Castlebar town. He also fought at French hill outside
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    Collector
    Kathleen Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilskeagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilskeagh, Co. Mayo