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School: Cadamstown, Kinnitty

Location:
Cadamstown, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
B. Ní Chuignigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0820, Page 192

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  2. A Local Hero

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    Long ago there lived in Carrick which is not far from here a man named Jackson. This man was great at walking and running. He was also great for lifting heavy weights. It is said he could cover over a mile with a hop, step and a leap.
    One day there was a great crowd of men trying to get a big bullock into a car, but it was
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