School: Lisnabo, Newtownforbes (roll number 15460)
- Location:
- Lisnabo, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Bhiadhtaigh
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- There was a man named Mr Jack Healy who lived in Augherea house, who could run for miles without ceasing. He won several silver cups at races.
- A man named Mr Flinn of Newtownforbes could leap a high jump of 5 ft 10 ins and he himself was 5 ft 8 ins. This exploit was seen at a military sports in Longford.
- Mr Little is a powerful swimmer. One day a child fell into the canal just opposite Mr Little's door. When someone shouted for help Mr Little rushed out and jumped into the water and saved the child.
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- Mr Mc Caddow
- Gender
- Male
