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School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0821, Page 056

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    Local Famous Men
    A Famous Racer.
    Mr. John Joe Kinahan, Clareen, Birr, was a famous cyclist in his day. He won many races in and outside Ireland.
    He won the world championship three times in America in bicycle races. He held the Irish championship for racing thirteen times. He cycles from Limerick to Dublin in a little over three hours. He is still living in Clareen.
    The strongest man I know is William Fleury, Killyon, Birr. He throws the 56lbs weight over 23ft. He is also a great sheaf pitcher.
    The swiftest runner I ever heard
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Garaghy
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly