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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 200

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    a great weight thrower and the world's champion was born in this district. Among those who were noted for mowing hay before machines were invented was a certain Tom Quinlan. It was often known of him that he could mow a couple of acres in one day. He challenged John Ryan a neighbour of his for a bet of five shillings and a gallon of stout. All was ready the porter was at the headland and the five shillings was in the hands of the referee. John was very cute and he knew that Tom was a better mower then he. The day was very hot and they thought a drink would'nt do them any harm
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary D' Arcy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Tipperary