School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

Location:
Killaloe, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An tSr. Aileabhaird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 210

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  1. Matt McGrath was born in Boher, three miles from Killaloe abour 59 years ago. As a boy he attended the Killaloe National school. He emigrated to America when about twenty years of age and joined the New York Police Force. During his spare time he took on athletics and became the champion weight thrower of the world.
    Johnny Patterson the famous Irish Clown and composer was born in Ennis. He lived in Killaloe for a considerable numnber of
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      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Burns
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killaloe, Co. Clare