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

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Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhroin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0623, Page 128

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    They were told several times to remove it but they would not do it.
    When they did not obey a few men rushed out and seized the horses.
    Jack McGuire, a native blacksmith ran out and drew a jack-knife through the traces, letting the horses loose.
    They struck the clown and other members of the band, and kicked several of the instruments about.
    Three young-men were arrested, two of which were brothers.
    When the crowd was held the leader of the band could not identify which
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare