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School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)

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Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
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Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 503

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    In years gone by there were lots of famous people in this district.
    One of the greatest historians of Irleand was Tomas Hayes R.I.P. who was born in the Ennis Road, Miltown Malbay, and died in Dublin about three years ago.
    He wrote many Irish books, and Poems, all pertaining to his native town.

    A great Poetess was Maud O'Brien a native of Donegal and principal of the Girls National School, Miltown Malbay.
    She composed many amusing poems, two of the most famous were "The Lisdoonvarna Picnic" and "The Lost Beagle".

    One of the greatest athletics and weight throwers of his time was Tommy Malone who lived in the Main Street Miltown Malbay.
    It is told that
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare