School: Affane, Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 16272)

Location:
Affane Hunter, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Bríd Bean Uí Chonaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0647, Page 34

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  1. After the Rebellion of 1795, the Irish people were ground down and treated cruelly by the Yeomanry.
    There was a poor widow living in a little hut near "the great house" (Dromana) who had two young sons.
    They were like most boys of their age- a little wild and thoughtless. They loved to stay out at night snaring rabbits in Dromana forest.
    This was regarded at the time as a serious crime.
    The poor widow came to the landlord to complain the lads.
    He told her to send them to him and he would teach them a lesson. When nightfall came the boys were not back so the poor mother
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Ní Chonaill
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Príomhoide