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    Queen Eliziabeth and there is a record of them being pardoned. O Reilly was described as a gent and the Soolaghans as gallowglasses. The funeral of a Soolaghan would not pass through the manor of Skeagh no matter how far it had to go round. Of three brothers of the O Reillys one lived in Skeagh, one in Corroneary and one in Muff, and it is said that each morning they would blow a horn blast so they could hear each other.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Skeagh, Co. Cavan
    Collector
    Patrick J. Mc Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockbride, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    James Mc Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54