School: Coppena, Graiguenamanagh (roll number 1152)

Location:
Coppanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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    the Fenians, landlords etc. He read a great deal of Irish history, and had a wonderful memory. He is now dead R.I.P. but I often heard him tell very interesting stories. He was also a very nice singer. His favourite songs were also historical "Patrick Sarsfield" etc.
    John Maher, Aclare Graig-na-Managh was a great story-teller. He served in the English Army for some time. He was always telling stories about the army, soldiers, etc.
    He too is dead.
    Paul Delehunty Graig-na-Managh was a great singer and story teller. He was noted for his humuraus and witty stories.
    Stephen Corcoran, High St. Graig-na-Managh is a great singer and story teller also.
    Denis Sheehy Coolsheehy Graig-na-Managh is a great story-teller also. He could tell interesting stories about St. Fiacra & his well. He could also tell interesting historical stories about the Land League etc. He is very interested in humurous stories also.
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