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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0551

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    There are many heroes in this district which are noted for jumping, boxing, wrestling, walking, moving, singing, step-dancing, swimming, and also for heroism.
    My grandfather told me of a great sportsman named Thomas Coleman of Carnaree. He was noted especially for jumping. He was challenged in many contests by sportsmen from neighboring counties and was victorious everywhere. He could jump across a dyke being six feet wide and at the same time hold a gun in his hand.
    Another old man of the district named Peter Gallagher told me of a great walker called Miccal Healy of Ardnaglass. In four days he made the journey on foot to Wallin. Some people say that he did this...
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Daithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Peter Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Patrick Davey
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo