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School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
Soran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 216

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  1. Battle of Ballinamuck (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    "meascán".
    There is a "croppies" grave in Ballinamuck and a tomb stone of Cornwallis erected over it. There were two fellows hanged by Hempenstall in Cavan, Ballinalee, Co. Longford and then they were carried down to Ballinalee and buried in "Bully's acre" west of the village. There are two ash trees growing over their graves and they are to be seen to this day.
    The night the French landed they stole the chains of the Irish cannons. The women made hay ropes, but they were of no use. The Irish had to fight
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Lee
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Peter Mc Guire
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Derreenavoggy, Co. Longford