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School: Askeaton (B.) (roll number 2039)

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Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
D. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 348

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    Long ago there were a lot of "Heroes" here in this district, some of those are still alive today, and others are dead. The "Heroes" are.
    Patrick Barren:- This man was a famous dancer, and he opened a dancing hall in an old house in the village and taught people to dance. He was a native, and he has a son in Clare and America.
    Michael O'Neill:- A native of Stonehall was ones a World's Champion runner. He won many trophies at running.
    Patrick Crenin:- Challenged many Irish Champion runners.
    T. Halpin and P. Casey:- Two great mowers with the scythe.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Cullinan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Askeaton, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mr T. Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Askeaton, Co. Limerick