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School: Lahinch (roll number 11591)

Location:
Lehinch, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Dónall Ó Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0621, Page 311

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0621, Page 311

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    “Before O' Briens Bridge was built that is the bridge crossing the Inagh River near its mouth there a ford which the people used to cross when going to Liscannor from Lahinch.”

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    Before O'Brien's Bridge was built that is the bridge crossing the Inagh River near its mouth there was a ford which the people used to cross when going to Liscannor from Lahinch. One Summer day 3 priests who were on holiday in Lahinch walking across the ford on their way to Liscannor. The leading priest stumbled into the river, and the other 2 went to his aid. All were drowned. Their bodies were swept off by the current and picked up on the beach near Liscannor. The people of the place placed 2 large flags on the river in memory of the sad occurrence.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. the great famine (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Queally
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Crag, Co. Clare