School: Taghmon (roll number 1762)
- Location:
- Teach Munna, Co. Loch Garman
- Teacher: John J. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 178
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“Shortly after the Rebellion of 1798 there lived in the Parish of Taghmon in the Co. Wexford a young man by the name of Patrick M. Furlong...”
(continued from previous page)nook beneath a large skeough in Mulmintra rath. After a short time he fell alseep and dreamt of Ireland and her troubles. The Sun was sinking in the west when he awoke and he was not a little surprised to see standing a few yards the grandest little man with knee bruches and cocked hat that he had ever seen in his life. For awhile both viewed one another from head to foot without any remarks.
Eventually the little man broke the silence. "Patrick Furlong." "You are a fine type of an Irish-man. You love your country well. But remember you can do more for you Country than you are doing". "And kow can I do it." said Patrick Furlong breathlusly. "Well said the little man you are neglecting your work and your snug little farm. There is no hope of Freedom(continues on next page)
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- Fintan Martin
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- Mr M.J. Martin
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