School: Ballyconnell (B.)
- Location:
- Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: James Mulligan
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- XML “The Big Wind of 1839”
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- Informant
- Mr Peter O' Brien
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Snugborough, Co. Cavan
- The big wind of 1839 was the worst storm that ever swept over Ireland
It left a large trail of destruction behind it. The roofs were blown of houses, and many houses were(continues on next page)