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School: Clais, Athea (roll number 15100)

Location:
Keale, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Liam Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0485, Page 126

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    Local Heroes
    Pat O Connell lived in Athea he was the second best runner in Ireland. He competed with some of the best runners at the races in Tralee. He won by a few inches. Michael Ahern of Athes walked from Athea to Cork and brought home with him a ferkin for butter. In olden times there was no ferkins made in Limerick but in Cork.
    Written by Bridie O'Connor.
    related by William O'Connor. 66 years
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    William O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    66