School: Baile Bhriain
- Location:
- Ballybryan, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: P. Ó Buachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0802, Page 021
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- There was once a man who lived in Killowen near Fahy, Offaly. His name was James Lawless. He was supposed to be the best turf-cutter in the district. He lived in the time when men were ignorant enough to strive against one another in their daily labours. Many a fine young fellow who was foolish enough to enter into a contest with Lawless went to an early grave. One tome a man called Michael Grey entered into a contest with Lawless. There was a certain amount of turf measured out for them. Which-ever competitor completed this task in the shortest time was to receive a gallon of porter.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Sean Glennon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Greenhills, Co. Offaly
- Informant
- James Coyne
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyheashill, Co. Offaly
