School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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The Famine

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 469

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A woman was found dying in the Chapel Yard in Lenagh at the same time stuffing bank-notes into her mouth.Relief came when it was too late. Money was sent from America but the Government took it over and supplied small quantities of "yellow meal".

Informant
Mr O Connor
Gender
male
Address
Duagh, Co. Kerry
Language
English