School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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“One night during the Civil-war Liam and a company of the boys were travelling through a district in West Cork.”
Heard this account from :-
(Mrs.) m. j. Lynch (R.I.P) mother of the late General Liam Lynch I.R.A.
Aged - 80 years
(a) One night during the Civil-war Liam and a company of the boys were travelling through a district in West Cork. They reached a cross-roads when suddenly a priest appeared as if out of nowhere.
"Turn back" said he "turn back" They considered among themselves and decided to take him at his word They had only gone back a short distance when three lorries of military passed by the cross. They were thankful to God who had sent this priest either living or dead to protect them.
- Informant
- Mrs Hannah Cleary
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 65
- Occupation
- Dress-maker
- Address
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick