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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ráth Luirc

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0368, Page 323

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    Local Heroes.
    There are many weight throwers in this part of the country, the most notable of these is, Doctor O Callaghen. He threw an numerous amount of weights. There were many others besides Doctor O Callaghen, but they could not outstrip him, as he is the World's greatest champion, and winning the weight throwing every year.
    Jim Clogan the great runner won a gold three years in succession, for a mile race. He entered into competition with a horse also. The Leahy's of Cregene were famous jumpers, and they always jumped ten
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín De Brún
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Charleville, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Seán Ó Cróinin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Charleville, Co. Cork