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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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An Muileann gCearr, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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    Wrestling was the famous game played in Westmeath in former years.
    A noted wrestler was a Mr Casey. He lived in Dromore near Castletown in or about 1820.
    One day, he met a famous English wrestler, who challenged him to a match. The match
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Coughlan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Muileann gCearr, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    Jim Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Páirc an Spidéil, Co. na hIarmhí