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School: Cnocán Mhichíl Naofa (Clochar)

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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0098, Page 238

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    There was a terrific storm around this district in 1882. Our local doctor was driving in a car from Castlebar to Augamore (Ballyhaunis). He brought with him a "hatchet and saw" to cut and chop the trees, which the storm had knocked along the roads. He had to protect his face on the journey from the thatch which was being continually blown from the roofs of the houses. The point of the straw was sharp and would cut his face. Owing to the force of the storm, he couldn't reach home that night.
    I got this from my father and my neighbours.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. severe weather (~1,727)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edna Killeen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Claremorris, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Killeen
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Claremorris, Co. Mayo