School: Ovens (C.) (roll number 5985)

Location:
Ovens, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Maud Mc Guire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0345, Page 343

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  1. The townland of Ballygroman is situated on the southern bounds of Ovens, about nine miles from Cork.
    In ancient times a robber named Groman lived here. He plagued the farmers, stealing their horses, cattle, etc. One night he sent his daughters to steal some sheep from a neighbours pasture.
    When the girls returned they found their home razed to the ground whilst no trace could be found of their father.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people
        1. robbers (~423)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William Fahy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilcrea, Co. Cork