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School: Leaba Síoda

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Labasheeda, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cruadhlaoich
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0603, Page 441

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    place where the contest was taking place Leahy had already jumped 6ft 2in. With a vengeance the Sweeper took of his coat and made for the jump and he cleared 6ft 4 in. As he put on his coat again a shout burst from the crowd. Leahy was very disappointed. The crowd surged around the "Sweeper" and gave him a great ovation. The news arrived home before him and bonfires blazed in very hill.
    This story was told to Thomas Hehir by Mrs Cooney, Labasheeda.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    2. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Hehir
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Cooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Labasheeda, Co. Clare