1 (Chapter 5) Tom told Caitriona that many Irish were joining the French for the sake of 2 things. What were they?
2 (Chapter 4) Did the Irish in Mayo know much about the French?
3 (Chapter 4) The French and the Irish beat the English troops at what town in Mayo?
4 (Chapter 4) Why was it called the 'Castlebar Races'?
5 (Chapter 4) What happened to the French soldiers?
Draw...!
Draw a picture of an eighteenth century gun.
Fact File
In 1798 more French troops, led by General Humbert arrived in Ireland. They landed in Killala Bay in Mayo on August 24 1798. They were very successful in the beginning and they captured Castlebar and then went on to Tuam. unfortunately, when they reached County Longford, the French were defeated and taken prisoner and sent back to France. No mercy was shown to the Irish and they were tortured and killed.
Explore...!
Try to visit Killala and see where the French came ashore and took possession of the castle.
Imagine......!
Imagine the scene in the yard of the castle. Write a description of the country people coming in to get new uniforms and new guns. What would they be saying to each other?
Imagine watching the battle at Castlebar. Write a description of the event and make your account like a football commentary on the TV.
