School: Castlesampson
- Location:
- Castlesampson, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0269, Page 246
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- Drowning
John Naughten of Ardkeenan, Drum was drowned in a bog-hole. This happened when he was cleaning a bank about 30 years ago. Witnesses Pat Dolan of same address who was standing near by but failed to effect a rescue.John Naughten of Ardkeenan, Drum was drowned in a small drain about 26 years ago, discovered by Pat Dolan of same address. Patrick Creavin, Racepark, Taughm. B.sloe a man of about 44 years of age set out one night to set eel-hooks in the Palonthan field. This field is on the northern side of his house and contains some rather deep water holes. While setting his lines he slipped into a hole and(continues on next page)
