School: Ballybay (Hall St.) (roll number 12378)

Location:
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 319

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  1. Dr Drum who formerly lived in my district and was partly educated at Derrygooney Co. Monaghan invented the drum battery train.
    There is a man who in my locality walks to all the fairs and markets and has been known to walk to Clones a distance of 14 miles and back. He is an old man still living and well.
    I have a cousin who is in the harriers in Belfast and runs miles through the country. He is the proud possessor of many valuable medals and prizes.
    There are several men in this country who can mow an acre a day and would not be afraid to challenge anyone.
    There are two Mr Carolans who reside in Monaghan. Both have won prizes all over the world for
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Stewart Rutledge
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan