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

Location:
Camphire, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0636, Page 328

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    Singer
    Bridget Murray, Camphire, Cappoquin got first prize in singing at Ardmore. Her favourite song was 'The Pride of Petrovoe'
    Dancers
    James Coady, Ballyin, Lismore, Co. Waterford danced a hornpipe at a Feis in Lismore and won first prize. He won first prize also for a Reel. He was taught by his uncle, John Coady, Ballymartin, Lismore, Co. Waterford.
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    Weight Lifters
    Patrick Walsh, Snugborough, Tallow now dead, used to throw a 1/2 cwt sixteen ft. high.
    Swift Runners
    James Meara, Moorehill, Tallow ran 25 miles in an American race and came second in the record time of 2 hrs, 5 mins.
    Great Walkers.
    James Meara, Moorehill, Tallow walked 23 miles in 3 hours.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Éamonn Ó Murchadha
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Headborough, Co. Waterford