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School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 144

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    There was a great fire on Bohermean bog about seven years ago and it caused great damage, because it burned a lot of our neighbour's turf. The people from Navan came out to see what it was they thought it was the town of Athboy which was on fire, and there were crowds of people out that night to put it out, but it was impossible as it was burning for at least a week after.
    About ten years ago there was a terrible
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Janey Lowry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr James Lowry
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath