School: An Clochar, Ceann Tuirc (roll number 10232)
- Location:
- Kanturk, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An tSr. Seosamh; An tSr. Berchmans
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- (continued from previous page)distrance of ten miles, and about half an hour to run a distance of six miles.
Timothy O'Connell Greenan Kanturk was a great man for catching hares and rabbits by throwing salt on their tails when he would get near them.
Michael Shanahan Greenane, Kanturk was a great walker, he used walk about 30 miles to fairs and he was a quick runner also.
Timothy O'Connor Balluclough Mallow was a great jumper. He jumped many high poles at races and sports. He was one of the best jumpers that could be found around this district. His brother was also a great jumper.
Mr Richard Kunan Strand Street Kanturk was a powerful swimmer when he was young. All his sons and daughters now are noted for their skill in swimming.
Mr Arthur Cagney Kilbrin Kanturk was a great mower. He would cover about five or six acres a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Breeda Breen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kanturk, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mr J. Breen
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kanturk, Co. Cork
