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School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)

Location:
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 081

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    boy did so and the remainder were shot.
    It is said that they were buried in the Relic, all in one grave and it is known as the "Croppies Grave."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    All the people of this locality seem to have the same greviance and that is the great change that has come over the country. From the religious view point they see a marked change in youth of the present compared with their own young days.
    Mrs Delaney remembers to hear her parents speak of the very pious men and women
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Hurley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath