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School: Caisleán Uí Liatháin (C.) (roll number 6845)

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Castlelyons, Co. Cork
Teacher:
S. Ní Mhuchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0381, Page 173

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    1. Weight throwing -
    Richard Kent of Bawnard. could throw 1/2 cwt 3 yds. The was also a hurdle-runner.
    2. Swift runner.-
    George Gubbins - won run. race Clondulane last Summer 1938. 2 mls. took 10 mins
    3. Great Walkers -
    Bernard OReilly lived at Spangles Cross about ml. from Learys Cross C. lyon. walked from C. lyons to Cork
    Micheal Buckley Kilcor thought nothing of walking from Kilcor C. Lyons to Mt. Melleory
    4. Great Jumpers
    Jack Buckley, Ballyhampshire Jumped 6'3"
    5 Great Cyclists
    Present Day hero - Matt Lenihan, Coolagowan. holds 1 ml Munster 1 ml. All Ireland & 5 ml Munster
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