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 165
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- (continued from previous page)probably held by troops as well as ploice – and surely, our only remaining way out on the East would be held with troops coming from Clonakilty. To make matters more difficult, the fields around Kingston’s house were very large, and it was at least four hours before darkness would set in.The British Advance.The order was given that no shot was to be fired until the O/C blew his whistle, no matter whether the enemy were closing in or not.
In a few minutes a volley was fired at us from the road, but we did not reply. Up the avenue, a short distance came some Tans. Another volley was fired at the house – still we did not fire – no whistle sounded. We remained crouched in our positions. The British then started to advance up the field on our left, firing as they came, but they did no damage to us. By this time they appeared puzzled at no reply to their fire, and must(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Jack Corkerry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bandon, Co. Cork
