School: Earl Darnley (roll number 13573)
- Location:
- Baile Átha Buí, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Siubhán Ní Loichéid
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- Late Francis Ledwith killed in Great war was a famous story-teller.
Freddy Harvey V.C. born in Athboy Rectory served with Canadians
Bishop Arnold Harvey also born in Athboy Rectory
Late Gerald Walker bred two Grand National Winners - Leinster and Sergeant Murphy. The latter was called after the R.I.C. Sergeant in Athboy who saw him foaled and reported it.
Late Harry Dyas bred Manifesto and trained it and won Grand National twice.
Tom Moore of Fordstown became a film star.
Gillens live between Athboy and Delvin. Chamion long distance cyclists, one did Dublin to his home paced by a car in one hour and twenty minutes. Laurence Ginnell their uncle famous M.P. in British Parliament.
Late Father O'Growney started revival of Irish language.
Two men in Frayne, Patrick Priest and James Donaghue cut 13 Irish acres(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Valda Smith
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cúirt an Dainsigh, Co. na Mí
- Informant
- Doctor Moore
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- An Fráin, Co. na Mí
