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School: Lorrha (C.) (roll number 601)

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Lorrha, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Gertrude M. Lee
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    A Great Swimmer
    Mr Willington who lives at St. Kieran's Rathcabbin was a great swimmer in his time. He won a great many prizes at regattas and also prizes for high diving. Once when out with friends on Lough Derg, the day got very stormy and the boat capsized and all were thrown into the water. Two of the gentlemen who were with him were drowned. Mr Willington swam three miles with one hand and brought a lady safely to the shore at Balleragh.
    I heard the above story from my Father, his address is:
    Mr John Dillon, Ballyquirk, Lorrha, Birr.
    Townland: St Kieran's
    Parish: Lorrha
    County: North Tipperary
    Nancy Dillon
    Lorrha G.N.S. 28:2:'38
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Dillon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyquirk, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr John Dillon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyquirk, Co. Tipperary