School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)

Location:
Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 477

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    They knew they were safe then as no Irish-man would touch them while the priest was in the lorry.
    They also captured Dr. Hillery and put him against the wall three times to be shot but they were not sure of his identity.
    They robbed and looted public houses and burned the Irish homes of parents whose boys were "on the run"
    Thank God we have none of those British scoundrels in our quiet and peaceful country to-day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 48
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare