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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Caisleán an Chomair (roll number 10835)

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Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
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  1. Local Happenings - Burning

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    In 1935 there was a great fire in Castlecomer in Mr. Kenny's store. The baker swept out some lighting faggots and went home. About five o'clock next morning, Mrs. Kenny got up. She smelt something burning and she went out. She saw smoke coming from under the store door. She went up to Mr. Kenny and he came down stairs. He went into the store and saw the top store on fire. The matches and candles got on fire. Michael Kelly saved the house. All Castlecome were there and Mr. Kenny thanked them all for saving his house.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. fires (~306)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Francis Mc Donald
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny