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School: Garrygaug, Kilmacow

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Garrygaug, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Siobhán Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 306

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  1. An Ambush

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    About twelve or fourteen years ago there was an ambush on the side of the road near Barnacole. A lorry of Free State soldiers was passing by when some of the Black and Tans fired and shot a road man to whom the soldiers had given a lift.
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  2. Seán an tAsail

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    In ancient times people had to go to Castlecomer for coal. Once John Walsh known as Seán an t-Asail went with a horse and car for a load. When he was coming home John's horse got tired so John took the horse from under the car
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynacooly, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Raftice
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynacooly, Co. Kilkenny