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

Location:
Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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    patrolled the streets but as the people were not breaking the law thought they were in no danger. Without one word of warning the command was given to fire the people.
    Three men were shot Paddy Hennesy, Pat Leary, and John O'Lochlan. and several were injured. This caused a bad feeling on the people and the forces.
    Some months after an ambush was laid in Rineen for the Black and Tans. Seven Tans were shot. Then that night there were three reprisals. Some months after there were three more reprisals.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 47
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare