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School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)

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Bansha, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0575, Page 119

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  1. The Miller's Road

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    There is a little road leading from Ath an Cadhlaigh Bridge to Rossadrehid Creamery.
    About the time of the "White Boys" an old smith kept a forge on this road. This forge was a meeting place for the boys of the district.
    A young apprentice, Tom Dea, was their leader and instructor in drilling etc. Arms were collected and hidden at the forge. The boys got those arms by visiting the local farmhouses at midnight disguised by masks over their faces and their shirts worn over their ordinary clothes. (Hence "Whiteboys")
    Tom Dea ordered a full muster of the lads for a certain night. All turned up and waited in vain for the leader. Late in the night the forge was surrounded by military and police. One man was killed and several wounded in the scuffle that took place.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Bean Uí Mheiscill
    Gender
    Female