School: Raheenagh (C.), Ráthluirc (roll number 10815)
- Location:
- Raheenagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Áine Ní Chonchobhair
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0493, Page 140
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- Old men at present talk about a Hallinan man residing around Broadford but no fixed adress. He was about eight fee in height and he often fought two or three ordinary men together. If he heard about any sports being anyway convenient he would walk to it and win prizes at whatever feats he'd accomplish. He got very valuable prizes and after some days he sold these prizes and this is the way he generally earned his living. He was going around this way for some time until he became an imbecile and then nothing was ever heard since about this brave and notable warrior.
At a place called the Lots a few miles to the west of Killeedy a man called "Paitchin Poll" resided, he could run with any horse and after ran at sports in Killeedy and was always the victor leaving the field. If he was on a journey and to see a swift pony coming he'd run with the pony while the last breath was in him. If by chance the pony crossed him out he'd have his revenge on the driver afterwards(continues on next page)
