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School: Kilmuckridge

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Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
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L. Mac Donnell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0887, Page 038

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    beyond the confines of his native county for competition. Nature had endowed him with tremendous physical powers; but he had no inclination to exploit them.
    The fun of a parish contest was sufficient gratification for him at most times - he rarely sought distinction abroad. Had he done so + have been spurred to greater efforts by intensive rivalry it is certain that his feats which were unsurpassed evidence of his prowess, would have vastly improved.
    It is safe to say that John Mangan knew not + even distained training + was satisfied to acquit himself with credit without ostentation + this philosophy seems to be characteristic of the manhood of his county where
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mr Kevin Mac Donald
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    22
    Address
    Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Murtagh Mangan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Address
    Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford