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School: Carrickallen

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Carrickallen, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
A. Lynch
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 265

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    Cromwell mowed the green crops as far as Carrickmacross. Informant says he has heard people say that Cromwell was at Skeagh in Knockbride Parish, but he never heard the old people say this.
    When Cromwell came to Gormanstown Castle, Lady Gorman had a great dinner ready for him. Cromwell thanked her for her kindness, and asked her her name. Lady Gorman replied that up till then she had been Lady Gorman, "but" said she "to day I dont know who I am" Cromwell replied, "Well you
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
        1. Cromail (~315)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Frank O' Hare
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromainn an Bhéil Theas, Co. an Chabháin