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

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1. Hunting in Muskerry (continued)

   

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   horse men could succeed in covering it, for the pace was fast from start to finish. John Hawkes, the leader of his clan, was a noted horseman. To show his skill he used to place a sixpenny piece between his boot & the stirrup before starting. He never failed to bring it back in that position at the end of the race.
   His favourite horse "Signal" was as well known as his rider. On the occasion of the Last Hunt Cup Race the rivalry had reached a very high pitch. Before the start as John Hawkes was about to mount, he patted Signal's neck & said to him "I want you to do your best today, & here goes in the name of God". His chief rival, Sam Penrose, was standing by his own horse "Blucher" who was as famous in his own way as Signal. 'Blucher' was blind in one eye, but he was noted for his cunning.
   On hearing what Hawkes had said Sam Penrose in turn patted his horse

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Nora Mc Carthy

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Mr William Fahy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork