School: Bán-Tír (C.) (roll number 2804)
- Location:
- Banteer, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Síle, Bean Uí Dheadaigh
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- Information from Patrick O'Sullivan, Banteer, Co. Cork
Age 76.The scene of Battle of Knockbrack was pointed out to Patsy Sullivan. "Whiteboys" supposed to take part. Loc a' mharbhtha [?] near Jim Behan's Derry, across Derry Mountain, Banteer, to top of McCarthy's old farm, Knockbrack. Water always in the lake unless year is very dry.
Three sharp edges to bayonets used at that time, resembling three edged file.
Leather reins in British Cavalry horse until Croppy Pikes were used.
Hook on Croppy Pike used to cut reins so then chains were put on bridles.Julia C. Deady, Banteer, Co. Cork.
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- Collector
- Julia C Deady
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Banteer, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Patrick O' Sullivan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 76
- Address
- Banteer, Co. Cork
