School: Ballyconnell (B.)

Location:
Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
James Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0967, Page 287

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0967, Page 287

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  4. XML “A Local Fire”

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    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Curburry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Snugborough, Co. Cavan
  2. This fire occoured in Snugborough bog almost 25 years ago. The fire started by a coal that set a ditch on fire. All the neighbours turned out late at night to save their turf from being burned. It burned a
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