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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 248

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0667, Page 248

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  1. Great Jumpers (continued)

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    Patrick Durnin from Crowmartin could jump from one pier of a gate to the other.
    And also James Carol from Nicholstown could jump a gate, and Patrick Brennan from Tipperary who could jump a height of five feet. Brian Keenan from Ardee was a long jumper, he could jump a length of four feet.
    Written by Annie Mohan on 23rd Nov 1937
    Told by Michael Mohan on 22nd Nov 1937
    Aclint
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  2. Great Runners and Walkers

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    Patrick Brady was famed for running. He used to run in the footrace at the sports and a large number of people would attend to see him running. He was a native of Arthurstown Co Louth
    Joseph Sharkey was also a famous runner and he was always called to sports for running he would beat every man that tried to beat
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jane Boylan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Boylan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Reaghstown, Co. Louth