School: Tulach Mór (Clochar na Trócaire)
- Location:
- Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 043
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Tullamore Jail
Notable Prisoners
Many notable men were imprisoned her during the early days of the Land League including local men who were called "Suspects" amongst whom were the late Henry Egan and P J White.
The death of John Manderville in the prison caused a great and painful sensation all over Ireland, while the incident of Mr W O Briens clothes is recorded in song and story. I give brief readings from Lays of Tullamore by T D Sullivan:-\"Oh, Tullamore Jail is a charming place
Bang the bolts and clatter the tins
This loyalty's school for the Irish race-
At 6 a.m. the trouble begins:
Rub and scrub and tramp away,
Pull and prick, and hammer all day.
Smash the stones and turn the clay
And mourn for your political sins"(continues on next page)
