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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cappamore

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An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
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An tSr. Benin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0521, Page 072

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  1. Local Heroes - Big Phil Madden - Pallasbeg, Cappamore

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    Phil Madden resided at Pallasbeg, Cappamore. He died at an advanced age about sixty years ago. Several stories are told in this locality about the marvelous strength of this man. He stood over six feet and was powerfully built. One story relates that Madden was one day working in Dromalty bog (which by the way is now extinct) when a neighbour's horse and car, loaded with turf sank in a bog hole. Phil Madden came to the help of his neighbour and between them they managed to un-harness the horse, and free him from the sunken load. Then Phil got between the shafts of the car and
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    1. gníomhairí (~1)
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    Language
    English
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    Brighid Ní Riain
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    Nóra Ní Chonghaile
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