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School: Derryvoney

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Derryvony, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ní Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 079

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    Local Heroes
    James Atwell who lived in Derrystaten was a good carpenter. He is dead over ten years.
    Hugh Reilly who lived in Quivey was a good singer. He is dead over four years.
    The best storyteller is Frank Fitzpatrick he lives in Derravona.
    The best mower is John Curry. He can mow twelve cocks of hay in a day.
    The best swimmer is Pat Fitzpatrick he lives in greathill.
    The best runner is also Pat Fitzpatrick.
    The strongest man was Jimmy Bern, he could carry two bags of potatoes
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