School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0838, Page 157

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  1. After the rebellion in 1916 there were ambushes between the Irish volunteers and the English soldiers. One of those battles was fought at Coolbawn and two of the leaders were killed. A third leader named George Dwyer led the remaining men to safety and he is now a Chef Superintendent in the Garda.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Carmel Graham
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mrs Graham
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois