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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

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Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    When the French soldiers landed at Killala they marched into Castlebar. On their way back from Castlebar one of them was shot by a sniper who lived in Brabazon Park house. He was buried in Andy Gallagher's field. There is a little cairn on the top of his grave and it can be seen
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo