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School: Inishmagrath (roll number 15088)

Location:
Sheena, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mrs. C. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 061

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  1. Historical Tradition

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    In 1798 the French are supposed to have marched through the village of Drumkeerin along the old road at Innismagrath School on their way from Collooney to Bailie-na-muc. It is also said that the fought a battle about one mile north of the village, and the scene of the battle is called Battle Bray.
    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
    Collector
    Eva Buchanan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Thomas Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim