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School: Lios na gCraobh (roll number 5341)

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Lisnagreeve, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0937, Page 152

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    In the townland of Drumgallon, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan was born on the 8th March 1834, a boy named John O'Neill. His father's name was James O'Neill and his mother's Betty -. When John was fourteen he went to America to his other brothers. He joined the Fenians there and got the titles of "General John O'Neill".
    The remains of his boyhood home are to be seen in Drumgallen yet. THe lane past it is called "Bett's Lane".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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