School: Knocknagilla
- Location:
- Cnoc na gCoileach, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: T. Mac Giolla Críost
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John Smith was a noted runner. His birthplace was in Laragh. He ran at sports in Lavey, Laragh and Killinkere and won. He died about fifty years ago. - One of the men who was gifted with strength was Bernard McManus who lived in the town-land of Lavey. Once he had a bet of 5'/., which he won(continues on next page)
