School: Clanna Caoilte (B.) (roll number 12286)

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1. Story of the Fight at Burgatia House (continued)

   

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   have wondered if somebody dreamed about an I. R. A. Column at Kingston’s. Meanwhile the O/C had sent out scouts to ascertain if the British had closed the remaining line of retreat, and he remarked to me that even if they had us completely surrounded we would hold them 'till nightfall, and then break through them. He warned me to see that the house, which we would eventually retreat to (but only when forced to) did not catch fire. The scouts returned from the East and reported that the way out was clear.

   The British continued to advance slowly, and were still peppering the house behind us, when all of a sudden the whistle went and we opened rapid fire at the enemy. They broke and ran. Out we went on to the avenue, and fired down it after them.

   After a few minutes rapid fire, to hasten their retreat, the order was given for one section to double away to the East and

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   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mr Jack Corkerry

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Bandon, Co. Cork