Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney, but suffers serious casualties; he camps at Dromahair. Longford rebels attack Granard and are routed. Westmeath rebels occupy Wilsons Hospital

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Humbert defeats small government force at collooney, but suffers serious casualties; he camps at dromahair. longford rebels attack granard and are routed. westmeath rebels occupy wilsons hospital

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