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School: Aclint, Ardee (roll number 2138)

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Aclint, Co. Louth
Teacher:
P. Ó Neill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0667, Page 247

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0667, Page 247

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  1. Weight Throwers (continued)

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    each arm and went up a stairs and left them on a loft
    written by James Clarke on 18th Nov 1939
    Told by John Clare on 17th Nov 1937
    Crowmartin
    Ardee
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Great Jumpers

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    Some year ago Brian Keenan from Ardee was known to be the best long jumper in this country. He jumper 23 feet at some meeting in Navan in the year 1918.
    Peter Murray of Crowmartin was a great quick walker. He often walked some great distances.
    William Carolan was a great runner, he often won races, he could run three miles in twenty minutes.
    Written by Patrick Osborne 23rd Nov 1937
    Told by Patrick Osborne 22nd Nov 1937
    Lagan
    Co Louth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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