School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)
- Location:
- Carrownree, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Éamonn Mac Énrí
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A man named Giant McCormack lived in Carnaree. He was so tall that he could thatch a house seven foot high standing on the ground.
A great swimmer named William Quinn lived in Carnaree. After swimming twelve miles he rescued a girl which was almost drowned.
Another great runner named Thomas Kelly who also lived in the district. In a race through a field he caught a rabbit. He also ran from Dublin to Sligo in on and a half days. Many victories were won by him in many contests in which he competed.
A very brave hero that lived in Carnaree. He rescued many people that were almost drowned. When attacked by a wild bull in an(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Caitlín Ní Daithí
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carrownree, Co. Sligo
- Informant
- Peter Gallagher
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Carrownree, Co. Sligo
- Informant
- Patrick Davey
- Relation
- Grandparent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Carrownree, Co. Sligo
