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School: Cnoc an Choillín, Cootehall

Location:
Knockaculleen or Hollymount, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhártain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 109

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  1. The Capture and Escape of Brigadier Dockery in 1921

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    In a little village called Cootehall, I know the place right well.
    And that is the very reason a true story I will tell.
    Of how Comdt. Dockery, his Adjutant and all
    Were rounded up King's prisoners in the village of Cootehall.
    II
    When Dockery left Hill Street his intention I will tell
    Was to head the fourth battallion hike at the Holy Well.
    But his misfortune was to halt, on to that village call.
    But I guess his runs in future will be less around Cootehall.
    III
    They had scarcely reached the village
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Martin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fostragh, Co. Roscommon