School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 02_007

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  1. About thirty five years ago there was a great storm. It was very terrific in Ireland. There was never such a one since or before seen.
    It lasted for a day and a night. It knocked down a great many houses and trees. It even took the roofs off dwelling houses and out-offices. It knocked a great many trees in
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    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. severe weather (~1,727)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Domhnall Ó Méira
    Gender
    Male