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School: Caimthír (Camphire), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 15129)

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Camphire, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0636, Page 322

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    He was pursued by others but they were soon left behind. On coming to a narrow part of the Blackwater he jumped across it.
    Great Walkers :- John Geary, Camphire, walked to Waterford and back again in five hours. For part of the way he ran beside the mail coach.
    Great swimmer :- Garret Roche, Villerstown swam from Youghal to Villierstown, a distance of 13 miles.
    Great Mowers :- Harry Cannon, Obeag, Lismore mowed three acres of corn in a day. Thomas Kiely. Camphire, also mowed three acres of hay.
    Great dancer :- Mrs. Aherne, Camphire, danced a gig on the back of a plate.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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