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School: Borrisoleigh (roll number 590)

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Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0544, Page 170

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    My uncle told of a great runner. He lived in Gortagerry. He was able to stop a rabbit from getting out of a field. His name was John Fogarty. He was also a great jumper and was able to jump as high as himself. The people around called him the "wonderful man." His descendants still live there and are noted for their strength.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip O' Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortnahalla, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Thomas Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Coarse Park, Co. Tipperary