School: St Peter's, Phibsboro
- Location:
- Baile Phib, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
- Teacher: Ss. Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 299
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- (continued from previous page)During the night Norman and he yeomen rode out on patrol. The old tinker hearing the noise of the horses' feet stood up and began to rattle his old cans and solder irons for all he was worth, calling out at the same time in a loud voice, "Now men, ready, guns to the rear and pikes to the front". Norman and his men on hearing the commotion instantly turned heel and fled.
- During a Parliamentary election in the 1880's Norman appeared on horseback outside the Polling Station in Carrickmacross. Some commotion arose and Norman threatened to ride his horse in the crowds. It is said that a Fr. Hughes called upon Norman to desist but htis protest made him only more violent. The priest, thereupon, took up his stick and drew a line across the street and cried out "Norman cross that if you can". Norman spurred on his horse torwards the line but he horse stood still the moment he reached the mark. Norman roaring out "I was never beaten" jumped off his horse(continues on next page)
