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School: Cor na Gaoithe (roll number 7495)

Location:
Cornageeha, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 067

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  1. Men who Walked Long Journeys (continued)

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    journey. This man travelled a good deal of Falkirk (in Scotland) on foot. He spoke Irish fluently and could converse with the Highlander of Scotch-Gaelic fame.

    Another good walker (still living) was Stephen Creamer - commonly known as "Staffey". He did the journey from Dublin to Dowra in 2 days - a distance of about 110 or 120 miles. He is still living - speaks a little Irish, and is a hale and hearty old-age Pensioner (80 years)
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
    Language
    English