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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
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Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 116

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  1. Local Heroes - A Feat of Strength

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    There is a story told of a man named John Corridan who lived in this district in this townland of Ardagh over thirty years ago. The following story refers to a trial of strength which was shown about 40 years ago.
    Corridan was drawing turf from Ardagh bog.
    The turf was freshly cut and was rather heavy for Corridan's old mule.
    This day he was drawing turf as he was coming up Ballinascreena Height he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmore, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    James O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Causeway, Co. Kerry