School: Ballyboghill

Location:
Ballyboghil, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
P.J. Connolly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0787, Page 350

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0787, Page 350

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    Patrick Whyte who lived in Richardstown, Roscall in the parish of Lusk....

    "Patrick Whyte who lived in Richardstown, Roscall in the parish of Lusk just a little out of the parish of Naul was a small farmer. He attended Ballyboghill school in the parish of Naul Co Dublin. He became a famous runner after that and won many races. He also won a race from Drumcondra to Balbriggan a journey of about seventeen miles in 1906.
    He went to America and won races there also. At present he is living in Glasgow.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Sweetman
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Wyanstown, Co. Dublin
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    Feidlim Mc Cann of Ballyboghill in the parish of Naul Co Dublin ...

    Feidlim Mc Cann of Ballyboghill in the parish of Naul Co Dublin was a great step-dancer. He is getting very old now and cannot dance. He is aged about 75 years.
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