School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 05_006

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  1. It is almost now a century ago since the night of the big wind. It occurred on 6th January 1839. Many people were left homeless on account of the big wind, it knocked many houses killed many cattle, sheep and horses. The month's before the big wind were very bad, the people had not the potatoes gatered and they
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    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. winds (~357)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anthony O' Toole
    Gender
    Male