School: Baile Nua, Baile Mhic Cairbre

Location:
Clonanav, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 270

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  1. Thade Lonergan of Newcastle was the strongest man in this parish. He was able to beat anybody for miles around at throwing the 1/2 cwt. He was besides a good jumper, a runner and a footballer. At one time he held the championship of Munster for weight-throwing.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    Margaret Connolly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraheenavoher, Co. Waterford