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1. The Execution of Patrick Carroll (continued)

   

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   O'Carroll's song, especially when we remember that the affair which it refers to took place one hundred and eighteen years ago.

   

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2. Death of a Priest

   

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   Death of a Priest

   A tradition exists in Meelick that at a remote period a priest was killed accidentally on the road to Eyrecourt at a little bridge near Tom Roger's house at Mayour. No definite particulars can be gathered as to the probable date, or under what circumstances the death occurred. He was supposed to be riding a horse at the time he met his death. There is an awkward bend in the road at this particular spot and careful driving is necessary at any time. There is no reason to think otherwise than that at some date in the olden times the good priest ended his earthly career in this spot which is so familiar to those using the road between Meelick and the town of Eyrecourt.

   

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3. Katty Gallagher's Death

   

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   Katty Gallagher's death In the early half of the last century a woman named Katty Gallagher of the Woodland's who lived in a house, now in ruins, on James Killeen's farm, was returning after paying her rent, at

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Brighid, Bean Mhic Aodhgáin

   Gender

   Female

   Occupation

   Múinteoir

   Address

   Eyrecourt, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Mr Thomas Glynn

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   83

   Occupation

   Clerk

   Address

   Kilmachugh, Co. Galway