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School: Rush Hall, Mountrath (roll number 12231)

Location:
Rush Hall, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 334

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    “The best runner in or around Coolrain was a man by the name of Daniel Riordan...”

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    A man runner in or around Coolrain was a man by the name of Daniel Riordan who now lives in Borris in Ossory whose age is now eighty eight. He won many valuable prizes. He won in Portlaoigise,Mountrath, Ballyfin and Coolrain. He was also admired by the people of Leix for being a fast walker, he was known at all sports in Leix as the Skipper.
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    “A man by the name of Patrick Flinn was the best mower around this district.”

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    A man by the name of Patrick Flinn was the best mower around this district. He could mow an acre before he had his breakfast. He is dead now and missed
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Lalor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Occupation
    Dress-maker
    Address
    Coolrain, Co. Laois