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School: Trian na gCléireach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0118, Page 134

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    Jack McNicholas, Treenaglenagh, Kiltimagh who lived about 1880 was the best reaper in the Parish. He could reap an acre of hay in a day with a hook.
    John McNicholas, Althbawn, Kiltimagh was the best waker in the Parish. He walked from Althlone to the top of the mountain and brought in a creal of turf before the sun set that evening. He lived about 1880.
    Pat Carney, Treenaghleragh, Kiltimagh was the best jumper in the Parish. He lived about the time 1844.
    Pat McNicholas, Carrainteane, Kiltimagh was the best horn-piper dancer in the Parish. He lived about 1880.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aileen Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Trian na gCléireach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Mr W. Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 65
    Address
    Trian na gCléireach, Co. Mhaigh Eo