School: Caimthír (Camphire), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 15129)

Location:
Caimthír, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
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    Aglish, Co. Waterford was a great swimmer. He swam across the River Blackwater.
    Oarsmen
    Martin Daly and Jimmy Lacy from Cappoquin, Co. Waterford are two great oarsmen.
    Great Mowers
    Patrick Connery from Tallow, Co. Waterford was a great mower. He would mow four acres in a day.
    Noted Dancer
    Michael Murray, Tallow, Co. Waterford is a noted dancer. His favourite dances are seven steps and hornpipes.
    Singers and Story-Telling
    Michael O'Donnell and Jane McGrath and Bridget Lynch from Camphire, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford are good story-tellers. Their favourite stories are about fairies and ghosts.
    Bridget Geary from Camphire, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford is a good singer.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.