School: Gort an Iomaire (roll number 8379)
- Location:
- Gortanummera, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam Sabhaois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0057, Page 0048
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- Eva of the NationIt appeared in the Daily Press that Eva of the Nation was born at Clydagh, near Headford, Co. Galway. Local tradition has it that she was born at Kelly's Mill, Ballyshruel, Portumna, Co. Galway.
She spent many years in this locality & her home was occupied by her sister up to the time of her death about 19-. The residence in the property of Michael Clarke at present.
Some of her nieces are buried in a local cillecán in Ballyshruel.
