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School: Murher (B.) (roll number 13540)

Location:
Murher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Conaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0404, Page 336

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    three Scanlon girls of one family, all drowned. One sister of theirs is married to Micheal Kissane of Barrovogeen. Some say the cause of the disaster was the breaking of the oars, but others maintain that they were dancing and enjoying themselves when a plug or cork on the side of the boat got lost and the water flowed in and caused the terrible loss of life. The poor creatures were seen from the shore but no help could be given, as there was no other boat available. 'Tis said that their screams and cries were heard by those who were awaiting their return by the shore.
    John Corridan
    Told by
    Micheal Corridan,
    Moyvane,
    Newtownsland
    Aged 55 years
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. drowning (~292)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Corridan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Corridan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry