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School: Rathnure (C.) (roll number 12480)

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Rathnure Upper, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Cáit Ní Bholguidhir
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    (continued from previous page)
    on their horns hung the bold sign
    "Pay no Rent".
    The bailiff supported by police from Killanne and Enniscorthy arrived. They were faced by a strong body of men, with their weapons. The goats were let loose amongst them, and they were chased back again, some of them being severely wounded. The police were armed with guns, but did not fire a single shot. They took flight as hard as they could.
    Another farmer, named John O'Leary, had a nice snug farm in Rathnure.
    He lived happily with his poor aged mother. John was unable to pay the high rent, and was threatened with eviction. The people gathered together the eviction day, and opposed the bailiff who was supported by armed police, so they withdrew fearing the same thing might happen
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Bolger
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Principal
    Address
    Rathnure Upper, Co. Wexford