School: Cromadh (C.) (roll number 9307)
- Location:
- Croom, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0507, Page 569
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“In our village, too, tradition made us familiar with the name of a mythically strong man known as Louther - maybe really "laidir", but I never heard him referred to by any Christian or surname, always "Louther".”
In our village too, tradition made us familiar with the name of a mythically strong man known at Louther - maybe really "Laidir" but I never heard him referred to by a christian or surname, always "Louther". His greatest feat was stone throwing (weight throwing). A very old man told the following story,which he said he heard from his grandfather. In those days there was great fun at the Blessed well on the pattern day, Feb. 2nd(continues on next page)