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School: Beith Mhór (Beaghmore) (roll number 1209)

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Beagh More, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0229, Page 309

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    It is said that Myles O'Reilly was born in a castle in Augharan. His father was one of the O'Reillys from Breffni. Myles was known by the name of "Myles the Slasher" on account of the way he could mow down the English solders with his sword. He had a great horse that could get past any of the English. It is said that the horse came to Aughavan, when it was a foal and never left.
    Myles was sent to stop the English at the bridge of Finea in Co West Meath. He was supposed to have been killed there, but it is said that he cut a pass through the English soldiers. The horse jumped the bridge into the river and swam away with
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Kenny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Miltron Glebe, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mr Thomas O' Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Loughduff, Co. Cavan