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School: Ovens (C.) (roll number 5985)

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Ovens, Co. Cork
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Maud Mc Guire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0345, Page 362

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  1. A Famous Scornach Athlete - Skilange the Runner

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    Timothy Healy was born in 1893 in Castleinch, not very far from the holy wells. His admirers called him Skillange after a famous race horse. Tim Healy's prowess in running was unequalled in Munster. He won prizes at almost every sporting centre in the province. The following poem extolling his running feats was composed by Mr. Jeremiah Long of Greenfield, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
    By the side of the famed holy wells, boys
    Where the pilgrim has oft bent the knee.
    Our hero Skillange saw the light, boys
    In sweet Castleinch by the Lee.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    Michael Hegarty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Castleinch, Co. Cork