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School: Dunamaggin, Thomastown (roll number 6890)

Location:
Dunnamaggan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Pól Mac Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 018

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    About one hundred and fifty years ago there was a time known as the "Public Works". At this time the labourers were starving and the Government decided to make roads to give them employment.
    One of these roads was being made from Shortalstown to Dunamaggan. There was a man named Mr. Prim appointed to pay the labourers, and he was guarded by a policeman.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Davis
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shortallstown, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Patrick Davis
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shortallstown, Co. Kilkenny