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School: Shannagh (roll number 8400)

Location:
Shannagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
J. Hutchman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1032, Page 004

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  1. A Strong Man

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    About forty years ago there lived a relation of mine in the townland of Ballydermott, Ballintra, Co. Donegal. His name was Gilbert Magee and he possessed great strength. When drawing in hay one day the bridge over which he was drawing the hay broke down. Without waiting for help he went down under the bridge and held it up with his back until six carts of hay went across it. This shows us what a strong man he must have been.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Graham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Address
    Ballydermot, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr David Graham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballydermot, Co. Donegal