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School: Taobh Breac (roll number 15227)

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An Taobh Breac, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Donnchadh E. Mac Congáile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1098, Page 262

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    The coin A – a sixpenny bit was found by Mr. Linsday, graveyard and Protestant church caretaker Donaghmore. It is now in the possession of Mr. Henry Myers, Crossroads, Killygordon
    Here is a drawing of a medal representing Parnell in the possession of Mr. Henry Mejers. Crossroads, Killygordon. It is 1” in diameter. 1891
    In Mr. Mejer’s possession also:-
    (1) Penny piece dated 1742. George II. Inscription on front. ‘Hibernia’ harp and crown,
    (2) Penny piece dated 1805. George III. Inscription on front ‘Hibernia’ harp and crown.
    (3) Farthing with same inscriptions and date as No. (2)
    (4) “Half-Farthing” piece dated 1844. Victoria
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donnachadh E. Mac Congáile
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Mr Joseph Geary
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygonigan, Co. Dhún na nGall