School: Clanna Caoilte (B.) (roll number 12286)
- Location:
- Clonakilty, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Síthe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 163
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- (continued from previous page)admittance, he replied that under no circumstances would he admit us. Needless to say, we were soon in the house, had sentries posted and we sat down to a good meal which was badly wanted, after our tiring march.We rested around on the floors until morning and then when Kingston’s workmen came along they were all arrested, and not allowed to leave the house. Kingston himself was of course under close arrest, all the time.Problem PresentedAbout 11 a.m. a pretty problem presented itself in the arrival of a British official whose detention for and length of time would arouse suspicion as to our presence in the neighbourhood. He was released with instructions to continue his usual duties after he had given a solemn undertaking not to divulge to a living soul that the I. R. A. were in occupation of Burgatia House. The day wore on, and double sentries were mounted. About 1.00 o’clock a local(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Jack Corkerry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bandon, Co. Cork
