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School: Rathwire (C.) (roll number 8416)

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Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. Caffrey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 432

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  1. Influenza Epidemic

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    In the year 1919 there was a severe epidemic in this district. It was called Influenza shortened to "Flu". There was very little chance of recovery for people who got it. They only lived a couple of days. Whiskey and Brandy were needed for the patients but being war time it was almost impossible to get it.
    Many deaths occurred in this parish principally the Curate Fr Buckley; the teacher in Edmonton, Mrs Bracken, and Mrs Smith of Killucan. May the Lord have mercy on all their Souls.
    The bodies had to be put
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Leavy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 13
    Address
    Knockmant, Co. Westmeath