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School: Castleblayney (2) (roll number 10649)

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Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
William Boyd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 361

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    About three hundred years ago, there lived in this neighbourhood a man named "Tyme". He was a famous mower, and was able to mow three acres a day. He was the first man in Ireland to use a scythe. People came from far-off to see him use it. This man was never challenged because he was the only man in the country to use the implement at that time.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Leanor Hughes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Annyart, Co. Monaghan