School: Claonar agus Carraig, Cill an Mhuilinn

Location:
Killavullen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Síothcháin
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  1. A Strong Man.
    Long ago there lived in Clenor Doneraile Co Cork a man named Tom Dooley. The ruins of his house are still to be seen. He could jump over a bar seven feet high and could straighten his hand over his head with a 1/2 cwt weight.
    A Great Mower
    Long ago a man named Paddy Healy lived in CastleKevin Mallow. He could mow an acre of hay with a scythe in a day.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Leahy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Annakisha, Co. Cork