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School: Beanna (roll number 9524/5)

Location:
Banna West, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Cearbhaill

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0414, Page 274

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Local Heroes

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In Ardfert village there lives a man by the name of John Hillard. He beat everyone he ever went racing with, he is said to be the best runner for miles around.
The best singer of the locality is Michael Hanifan of Moun who is still alive and is also the best for playing musical instruments (flute).

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Local Heroes

Long ago it is said there lived a man in Banna in the parish of Ardfert. His name was Thomas Lawlor. He was known as to be one of the most famous singers in Kerry.
His great songs were known as "The bellows of our country's forge. The song he often sang to cheer the hearts of his comrades.

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Collector
Bidsie Stack
Gender
female
Address
Ballymacquin Upper, Co. Kerry
Informant
Mr Patrick Stack
Gender
male
Age
58
Address
Ballymacquin Upper, Co. Kerry
Language
English