School: An Clochar, Port Omna

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   noted for mowing. They were able to mow two acres a day. Both of them lived in Domnick St. The late Mr. Lea of Portumna used walk to Loughrea and back again to paint every day. The late Capt. Mac Donohue of Willmount, used to jump seven feet high on horse back. A man by the name of Pat Glynn was noted for being a great step dancer. He was taught by a man named Fleming. Both of them lived in Portumna. William Hackett was noted for singing. He lived in Abbey St. The late John Williams - baker in Portumna - was a great swimmer. He used to swim a mile from the shore. Father Porter P.P. was a great stone thrower in his youth. He used

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Nancy Moylan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Portumna, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Michael Moylan

   Gender

   Male