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School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

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Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0915, Page 181

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    In olden times there were many sports such as throwing stones, or weights, running races and walking long distances. Jack Neill, Donard was a very good weight-thrower. He was able to throw a hundred-weight six yards.
    "Big Phil" Lewis (R.I.P) from Donard used to walk to fairs fifty and sixty miles away and walk back again. It would take him a day to walk to the fair of Gorey and a day to come back.
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