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School: Ínse Cloch (roll number 7101)

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Inchiclogh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Diarmuid Ó Críodáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0284, Page 188

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    In the townland of Barnageragh about four miles from Bantry there lived a man named John Minchane. He was a noted bowler. Joch Hinley of Gurtagarry was noted as being a good swimmer for long distances. Tom Clarke was the champion bowler of West Cork. Tom Donoghue of Gurteenruagh was a very swift swimmer.Diarmaid Leany from Kealkil was an outstanding walker. Con Donoghue from the same place was a great jumper. He used to jump over nine and a half feet.
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