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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
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An tSr. Aileabhaird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 197

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    The strongest man in Killaloe to-day is David Haskett who I am glad to say is still hale and hearty today.
    His greatest feat is that of hoisting the bell of Ballina R.C. Church on his shoulder and carrying it up the ladder to its present position.
    The most powerful swimmer in this district was the late Michel Scanlan, Killaloe who frequently swam from the Clare shore to the Tipperary shore and back again.
    The most noted dancer in this district was a Miss Hurley now dead
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Mc Keogh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Incha More, Co. Tipperary