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School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)

Location:
Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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  1. A Strange Story

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    A strange story but true is recounted about the Evictions in this country.
    Near Donamon Castle lived a poor widow with a large family. Being unable to pay her rent she was notified that the Sheriff would evict her on a certain date.
    The agent of the Landlord was hard hearted man and had no pity in him for the poor & suffering.
    The day of the eviction arrived. The poor creature lighted a fire and placed a pot of porridge over it to cook for the children. Before it was done the Sheriff arrived with his guard. She begged the agent
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Edward Rooney
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon