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School: Castlefleming, Ballybrophy (roll number 12223)

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Castlefleming (Giles), Co. Laois
Teacher:
Miss Olive Warren
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 244

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    Paddy Dohaney, Quarrymount, 13 yrs. can catch rabbits and birds running.
    Michael MacCarthy, Mountrath, a good dancer, gets first prize at Ussory Show.
    Michael Ryan, Garryduff, a good dancer.
    Jimmy Brian, Quarrymount, a good stone thrower.
    Jack Perry, Castlefleming, a good swimmer.
    Richard Thompson, once walked from Waterford to Rathdowney, and another time walked 45 mls in one day and night driving cattle.
    Mr John Walsh, Cullohill, wins first prizes with his ploughing.
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