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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 202

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    practice the running, he used to get down and run by the side of the cart for miles and miles. Another great runner was a man named McNamara. He possessed two fox hounds and if ever the hounds rose a hare is was known of him to chase it over ditches and under hedges. In this manner he often ran as far as Birr - a town some thirty miles from here. J.J. Hayes was another noted runner and the world's champion in his day. He often competed in the 26 mile race held in this district. Many years ago there were many strange doings in this district. An old man told me that
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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