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School: Gowran (C.) (roll number 15366)

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Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 133

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    9-2-38 Local Heroes
    Thomas Hickey Kilkenny Road Gowran Co Kilkenny was a good hero, he fought for the Pope against Garrybaldy.
    James Ryan Gowran Co Kilkenny was a strong man, he was able to throw a half a hundred weight twelve yards.
    Jim Breen, Patrick Murphy and Larry Breen were all good mowers they could mow over an acre in a day.
    Patrick Ivory was a good dancer. He used to teach dancing to some of the people in Gowran long ago, he won many meadles at competitions in dancing.
    Jim Morrissey was a good singer. He used to sing for the men when he was young.
    Patrick McGrath was a good runner, he used to run in sports and he won many prizes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alice Tiernan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny