School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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- (continued from previous page)readily be admitted, was an astounding feat of strength and stamina and was testified by a number of his neighbours on whom he called for aid to replace the fallen wheel.
Another feat of O'Neills and not less astounding was to take hold of a rolling stone of about 7cwt by the gudgeons on either ends lift it clear above his chest, and place it in his cart for removal. This was a performance of his on many occasions.
O Neill it should be mentioned was not a tall man - in height about 5.'-9" - square shouldered, and well propositioned. He was shy and retiring in disposition and wholly averse to public display
- Mentione must be made of Tadhg ó Leary of Ballymacelligott for weight-lifting - or as it locally called "cocking".
"Cocking" was and still is a popular form of pastime in the rural areas of this county. It is performed by laying the weight - to be raised on the ground then bending the body downwards(continues on next page)
