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School: Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Br. Ó Héilighe
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    Storms.
    1. On the 11th March 1902, a terrific wind blew over South-East Ireland. A small schooner named the "Mary-Ellen", of 120 Tons. was blown from Wexford bay to the coast of Wicklow.
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    11. In 1838, a great storm, called by the old men, the "Big Wind" was one of the greatest gales that ever blew over Wexford.
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    Recorded by :-
    Michael Devereux
    St John's Rd.,
    Wexford.
    From :-
    Mr J. Darcy
    Parnell St.,
    Wexford
    Age :- 72 yrs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. severe weather (~1,727)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr J. Darcy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford