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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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    play the harp and be able to use the shield.
    John was tested in these things and proved outstanding in all the tests he was given, and was taken as a recruit and before long he became one of the bravest of the champions of the Fianna. He won many prizes for spear-throwing and harp playing.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Dawson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    16
    Address
    Carrickduff, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Dawson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Carrickduff, Co. Longford