School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

Location:
Baile Mhic Eileagóid, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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  1. The first bicycle seen in this side of the country was owned by a daughter or a niece of Walter Lee - an army officer living near Tralee about 600 years ago. This Lady came often to visit Mrs. Hassey at Edenbarn. They bicycle had a big rear wheel and a small one in front. All the children ran when they say the "flying girl" as she was called then. They would not go out when she would be around.
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