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School: Clocháin (Cloghans) (roll number 16170)

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Cloghans, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
John Kelly
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    shot to a loft at the end of the house. There was a window near the loft of the gable he meant to defend his home from from the loft. When night fell the gang returned and finding the door closed they began to break in the door as all the arms were in the bag. The man of the house succeeded in driving them away, but six bodies were found in the street in the morning. The rest of the gang returned to Friarstown and it is said "the leader TonyMc-Cann ever afterwards wore women's clothes". This noted man lived where the family McShanes presently live.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Friarstown, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    James Roche
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Friarstown, Co. Mayo