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School: Cluainín, Granard

Location:
Clooneen, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 034

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    to be carried as far as Willie Kiernan's (next house in the lane - this lane was rather narrow and it was impossible for the heirse to go as far as Ann's house) The coffin was placed in the heirse, but the horses refused to go, although they were beaten with whip and plant. Finally, the coffin had to be taken out of the hearse and carried by men to the road. The coffin was again put into the hearse and the horses moved off.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrycassan, Co. Longford
    Informant
    John Smyth
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Derrycassan, Co. Longford