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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0488, Page 516

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  1. Shan O Byrne

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    Long ago there were many strong men. These men were likened to Samson. Some it is said have done famous deeds.
    There is a story about Shean O Byrne who was a famous strong man. He could throw an anvil a hundred yards. There was also another strong man by the name of O Leary who was just as strong as O Byrne. O Leary was a native of Ashford and Shean was a native of Temple Glantine. The two men did not know each other. O Leary wished to visit Shean. He went to Temple Glantine
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Somers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shangarry, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    William Buckley
    Gender
    Male