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School: Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Br. Ó Héilighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 161

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  2. The Battle of Ross and After

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    When the battle of Ross was being fought, it is said that some of the Irish got a herd of cattle + ran them wild down the streets and through the English ranks. The Irish then came rushing after the cattle and won the battle.

    When the rebellion was over, all the arms were called in and the people brought up pikes, scythes and old rifles into the Customs-House in Anne Street.
    An officer with a sword, was on guard.
    One day a man brought
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    D. O' Neill
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford