School: An Chúil Árd (roll number 12587)

Location:
Coolard, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duilleáin
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    Mathew Dillon of Kilgarvan Ballylongford. He used mow two acres of hay in a day. There was a contest between him and Denis Gleeson of Tullahinel. The contest was held in Ballylongford. A prize of a pound was given to the winner. Mathew Dillon won the prize.
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  2. John mahony was one of the best mowers long ago. Maurice Walsh was the best runner. Tom Moriarty was the best walker. Ned Leonard was the best singer. Michael Murphy was the best swimmer.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maurice Bunyan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockenagh North, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Maurice Bunyan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Knockenagh North, Co. Kerry