School: Inistioge (B.) (roll number 1916)
- Location:
- Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Máirtín Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 115
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- (continued from previous page)starter and handicapper of county Kilkenny was champion long distance runner of Lienster in his time.Patrick Mc Grath Inistioge beat James Brien Castlegarden in a challenge race of one hundred yards at Inistioge.William Crowe, Ballygallon, Inistioge beat Niochlas Barron Corrigeen in a half mile race at Inistioge.Great cyclist
Jack Barnes formerly of Closgregg, Thomastown was Ireland's cycling champion in his time. He never lost a race in which he competed it is said.Noted swimmer
Patrick Dooly Rosbercon, New Ross was a noted swimmer, and a great life saver. He saved lives in Ireland, England, and America. He saved a life in the Barrow at New Ross and his arm was dislocated at that time.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Cotterell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilcullen, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Mr William Cotterell
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 47
- Address
- Kilcullen, Co. Kilkenny
