School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)
- Location:
- Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: W. J. Nugent
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 134
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- There was a great drought in the year 1887. The only crops that grew well were wheat, and potatoes. The oats, turnips and mangels failed.All ponds, and streams dried up, and water had to be brought from the river. The fields were burned, and there was no grass. There was no rain from 3rd February to the 6th September.
- There was a great storm in the year 1903. A great number of trees and houses were blown down. A good many people stayed out as they were afraid to stay in their homes.
- There was a great snowstorm in the year 1826. There was no sign of it when the people were going to bed, and when they opened the doors in the morning the(continues on next page)
