School: Loughkeeren

Location:
Knockatemple, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Anna M. Warde
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  1. Martin Sheridan was born on Bohola, C. Mayo, in the seventies. He was the champion weight-thrower of the world. He was a policeman in New York. He used to take a 1/2 curt weight in his hand and throw it very far. He broke the record in Ballina in 1907.
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      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Foye
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisgormin, Co. Mayo