School: Duleek (C.) (roll number 3114)
- Location:
- Duleek, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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- Collier - The Robber. Born in Bellewstown 1787 - Died in Drogheda 1847. On one occasion a mail coatch was going from Belfast to Dublin. It had to come through the Bolies. Collier was staying in the house of a Mrs Clarke. When the mail came he put four or five hats on the bank to look like men. He said to his men Do not attempt to fire. He went up to the driver's door and disarmed him. He took from him a mighty gun. He went to the ladies door, opened it, took off his coat and spread it on the road. He(continues on next page)
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- Patrick Smith
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 84
