School: Freshford (C.) (roll number 797)

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   discovered. It was thought, however, a match had been thrown down on the sawdust and that it smouldered until it reached the timber. The fire was first seen by the post-man who was on his way to the post office for the mail and he gave the alarm. It was not long until the guards and many other willing helpers were on the scene.
   The heavens seemed on fire and millions of sparks were seen flying in the air. Rolling one above the other were sheets of flame while clouds of black smoke were driven in every direction. The cry of "Fire" grew louder and louder as the crackling of flames could be heard more plainly as fresh fuel burned more furiously.
   There were figures tearing to and fro endeavouring to remove books, papers, bills and money and many other things which could not be replaced. The building which was a creamery the night before was then a blackened ruin. It was rebuilt a short time after-wards.
   Some time ago, a farm-house of

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
         1. fires (~306)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Cissie O' Neill

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   15

   Address

   Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

   Informant

   Joseph O' Neill

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   4

   Occupation

   Driver

   Address

   Freshford, Co. Kilkenny