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School: Doire Liath (roll number 10102)

Location:
An Doire Liath, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0467, Page 252

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    There was a battle fought in the townland of Coomyauna on the 27th April 1923 between the Irish Republican Army and the Free State Army. Commandant Griffin was the leader of the Free State Army, and Sir John Gilpin was the leader of the Republicans. The village people were terror stricken and had to keep within shelter of their homes all day. The battle passed off quietly no casualties having taken place. Neither of the parties won the victory.
    Several bullets pierced the gable end of one house and the occupants had to flee to the mountain
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Formaoil na bhFiann, Co. Chiarraí