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School: Cluain Mín, Malla (roll number 4448)

Location:
Clonmeen North, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Maurice Meade
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0362, Page 125

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    There were local heroes as follows in the district :- Mr Pat O'Connell was a famous jumper and weight thrower. Mr. Tim Pearce used lift 1 1/2 sacks off the on to his back. I didn't hear of any runners in the district. Mr. Crimman jumped a river which is dividing my Parish from the next.
    Mr. J Jonson was a great swimmer.
    Mr. J. Leary used earn his hire mowing he used mow 2 1/2 acres in the day. Mr. T Shaughnessy was a dancing master. Mrs Ring and Biddy Hayes were both famous story tellers.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Biddy Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Owen Halloran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    71
    Occupation
    Tailor
    Address
    Gortmore, Co. Cork