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School: Errill, Ballybrophy (roll number 928)

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Errill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Braonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 330

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    the hanging of six men for the shooting of a landlord by the name of Marm. he was known to be dressed in armour, and he was looked upon by his tenants as a very wicked and unjust man. He had numerous evictions on his estate, and he persecuted and evicted innocent and just people, so much, so, that they came to a conclusion in the end to do away with his life. Now it seemed that this landlord believed he was guilty of death or some such punishment. No matter what journey he ever went, he would never return the same way.
    On this occasion he went on this journey
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Ó Caimpion
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    34
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Ballagharahin, Co. Laois