School: Curraha (roll number 10206)

Location:
Curragha, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire Ní Bhriain
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  1. Paud ODonohoe
    According to local traditions, Paud O'Donohoe was a boy, born and reared in Curraha, who took an active interest in the 1798 Rebellion. The old forge in which he worked, still stands, and is worked by a man named Coyle, who married the last of the O'Donohoe's about 20 years ago. The ballad was written by Patrick Archer of Oldtown. Paud O'Donohoe was a fine hurler, and a great wrestler; and when "Ninety-eight's dark season came
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Corrigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crakenstown, Co. Meath