School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)
- Location:
- Killasona, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 421
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- Local HeroesMr. Erny Robinson, Lisryan, County Longford won fame both on his own field and on Mullingar field and on Castlepollard field for running.
Gullivar Byrne, Granard, County Longford was able to throw a half a hundred across a line nine feet high.
Juffery Murtha, Curraley Street was going to the market of Granard one Monday and a sack of oats, thirty five stone weight fell off his cart and he put it on the cart again.
The late Thomas Nannery, Killasonna was one of the best stone throwers in this county.
The late Patrick Mc Cabe, Clonmore walked to Dublin and home again in one day.
John Tobin, Granard, long ago leaped a rope seven feet high in Granard.
Hugh Reid, Killasonna was a good mower and would be able to cut(continues on next page)
