School: Camross, Mountrath

Location:: Camross, Co. Laois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 183

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he reached the King's Bridge. He was accosted by and excise man who asked him what was the contents of his load and where he came from. The police took the car to the Castle Yard. They split up the barrells and the poteen was flowing around the yard. Thomas Fitzpatrick escaped home. He was caught and took to prison, and find £100. He was imprisoned for five years. His farm was sold out to pay the fine, He and his wife and children had to leave home. The place where he lived is still to be seen.
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“When Jimmie Loughlin the Glebe Camross was asked why he had so many children he said: ...”

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When Jimmie Loughlin the Glebe Camross was asked why he had so many children he said:
"A hen will scratch as much for one chicken as for twelve".

P.G.H

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