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School: Kilmuckridge

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Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
L. Mac Donnell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0887, Page 040

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    Delany of Riverstown, Hayes of Galbally, Horgan of Banteer
    Phelan of Mullinahone + he were in competition - the greatest combination of giants that ever trod a modern art.
    In the 12 t. round their respective throws were Phelan (who held the record at 28' 9" ) 27' 6"; Ryan 25' ;
    Delany 28' 1 1/2" ; Horgan 26' 8 1/2" ; Mangan 28' 5 1/2"

    Ryan + Phelan fell back in the next round + Mangan heaved the massive load 28' 8 1/2" - half an inch short of the record.
    Delany threw it 29' 6 1/2" + then Mangan dropped it exactly on the same mark 29' 6 1/2" both beating the worlds previous best.
    Mangan + Delany had to throw off for 1st place. The former began with 29' 8 1/2", Delany
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    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