School: Mostrim (B.) (roll number 2083)

Location:
Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Richard Hyland
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 291

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  1. This monument about 7 feet high and surrounded by strong iron railing was erected to the memory of a boy of 19 years who was accidentally shot near this spot.
    His father lived in the modern Rathcline House occupied what was locally known as Rathcline Demesne being landlord of practically the entire parish as well. By the way a descendant of this family still carries the title Lord Annally.
    A strong active youth fond of outdoor pastimes his particular "hobby" was fouling during the "Duck season"
    On the fatal day he left the "Lodge with his favourite dog Wing.
    Just as he emerged a pigeon rose from the lawn. He took aim, raised the trigger of the gun but the bird appeared to vanish completely from his sight. "Where has she vanished to" he asked his companion who saw her wing her way to the neighbouring woods.
    Both proceeded on their way to the boat
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Charles Hewett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Curreen, Co. Longford