School: Ínse Cloch (roll number 7101)

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   Johnny Goggin of Whiddy Island was a great mower. Morty Corkery from the town of Bantry was also a great mower, and Dan Shea from Cahir was another great mower. Jim Harrington, Bantry and John Martin of Carraigbuoy were two famous mowers. The former used to mow two acres in the day.

   Johnny Cronin, Glandart, was a famous bowler. Dan Shea of Coomleigh was a famous singer. He used to sing songs after hearing them repeated once or twice. Dan Hurley of Gurtroe, was a great jumper. He jumped over a large stone in the townland of Droumsullivan. Jim Shea of Gories was famous for lifting sacks or throwing weights. Mr Tisdall of Carraigaroan, Bantry was a famous athlete.

   
   Name: Dan Shea, Gories, Bantry, Co Cork
   Obtained from: Mr D G Leary, Gories, Bantry, Co Cork
   Age: 71 years
   TYPED BY: Kathleen O'Donnell, The Anchor, Bantry

   

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2. Local Heroes

   

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   LOCAL HEROES
   Dan Leary, Cappaboy, was the strongest man in the

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie Mullins

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Dromacappul, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Mrs Sweeny

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Dromacappul, Co. Cork