School: Radharc na Féile (roll number 14156)
- Location:
- Abbeyfeale West, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Tadhg Mac Coitir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0495, Page 154
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- The Landlord in this district was Mr. Ellis dwelling in Glenasrone, Abbeyfeale. Peter Fitzgerald was an agent and gathered the rent for Mr. Ellis.
These were the dark and evil days and when the peasantry refused to pay rent they were evicted out of their houses and an emergency man protected by police put in their stead.
Father Casey P.P. of Abbeyfeale aided to get Land Purchase for his parishioners. The Land League (that) was commenced in the year 1879 by Parnell and Michael Davitt, and in case of an eviction was at their aid to soften the heart of the baliff. My grandfather was to be evicted and was ready to give battle when Fr. Casey made a settlement.
These were the preparations they had made to hold(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Thomas Lane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Abbeyfeale Hill, Co. Limerick
