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School: Davidstown (roll number 9682)

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Davidstown, Co. Wexford
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Marion G. Brennan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0901, Page 274

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    Billy Roche (Ballygillinstown (12) told by his father Edmond Roche (50) Ballygillinstown some remembered & some told by his father Alexander Roche died 1890 aged 60.
    In 1910 there was a labour competition in Ballinadara [?]. Mr. Jordan, Stonepark (now 70) won the ditch building comp. Mr. Donnelly, Davidstown & Mr Martin, Wilton were celebrated weight throwers & used to win prizes at sports at sports &c.
    At the labour contest thatching, weight throwing, & pitching sheaves over long poles were also competitions.
    My grandfather remembered the big Snow of 1892. It remained for a month in drifts against walls and ditches.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Billy Roche
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Ballygillistown, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Edmond Roche
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ballygillistown, Co. Wexford