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School: Cnoc an Éalóidh (roll number 16562)

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Knockanelo, Co. Mayo
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Máirtín Ó Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 441

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  1. Tom Collins (continued)

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    of his dishonesty. He returned to Ireland some years ago and it is believed that he had about £5,000. He purchased an estate in Farra which cost about £2,000.
    He was not successful at farming and he sold it again a few months ago and returned to America.
    Mítheál Mac Lochlainn. Do sgriob.
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  2. Martin Corcoran

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    Martin Corcoran. Ballina.
    Martin Corcoran was a famous weight-thrower and weight-lifter. He threw 1/2 cwt [?] 27 1/2 ft. in America. It was a world champion throw. He lifted 4 cwts 2 lbs up on a counter in some shop in Ballina. With one hand he straightened 8 1/2 st at his ease. He threw the 1/2 cwt 13 1/2 ft. over the bar.
    aois 14 Mícheál Mac Lochlainn. do sgríobh
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mícheál Mac Lochlainn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14