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School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

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Ceann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Liam Ó Caoimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0353, Page 586

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    called "Jer the dancer."
    There was a man named Murphy from Banteer, who was a great walker. He won a walking match from Kanturk to Banteer. He could walk so fast that another person should be running to keep up to him.
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    Cornelius Murphy was a great walker. He walked to fairs in Macroom a distance of twenty three miles. He walked to Buttevant a distance of nine miles, and to Knocknagree a distance of fifteen miles.
    Patrick Connell was a great singer. His favourite songs are "The rose of Tralee", and "Danny Boy".
    Mr. Cronin was a great mower. He lived at Coolageela Cross. He was usually called the "Dane",
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Bourke
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Bourke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cúil an Gheimhligh Thoir, Co. Chorcaí