School: Ceathrú Gabhann
- Location:
- Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Brian Mac Dhuarcáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 289
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“Martin Sheridan the second youngest of a family of five brothers was born in Bohola in the year 1881.”
(continued from previous page)Tipperary also gave an exhibition with the hammer. At the Olympic Games held in London America. Aitkens Martin proved himself the all round World's Champion beating all comers. The pole he used in pole vaulting can still be seen in Mr. Clarke's shop Bohola where it is greatly treasured and an object of great pride to the people of the locality.In the year 1932 when the Mayo Gaelic Football Team toured America as Connacht Champions the present Judge William O'Dwyer, a contemporary of Sheridan's and a native of Bohola also, sponsored the tour.The Judge attributes his success to the interest, and advice given by the kindhearted Martin who took him completely under his wing.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Deasy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Toocananagh, Co. Mayo