School: Ballybrittas (roll number 14013)
- Location:
- Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Méadhbha Nic Labhráinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0835, Page 193
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- Edward Tynan is a well known cyclist hero. He is also a well known midland high and long jumper. He lives in Ballybrittas village. He won the high jump competition in Emo park and in Coolbanagher sports:
"Alo" Donnigan lives in Portarlington. He is a famous cyclist. He won a race from Cork to Dublin, in record time. He wins every race in which he enters.
John Reilly is a well known Leix footballer. He was on the county team. He was with the team for several years. Then he left it, because he hurt his leg. He was with them in many victorys and was a very good footballer. He is from the village of Ballybrittas.
- Collector
- George Eacrett
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
