School: Mounttrenchard, Leamhchoill (roll number 2540)
- Location:
- An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Nuanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0481, Page 084
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- (continued from previous page)O'Shaughnessy was specially honoured in the United States for the remarkable success of such a ponderous undertaking. Unfortunately he didn't live to see the Dam officially opened for he died just as preparations were being made for that great day and on which occasion he was to be signally honoured. His death occured in 1936.
- People in this locality speak of a great walker named Peter Byrnes, who lived in Knocknaboula. He was a cattle dealer and used to walk to all the fairs. It is a well known fact that he used to walk to Dingle and Henmare fairs and drive home his cattle on the same day feeling(continues on next page)
