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School: Achadh Mór

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán P. Mac Shiúrtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 159

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    A man named Murphy was a famous jumper. The soldiers were after him he used to jump a seven foot high wall. He said he jumped a river 8 yards broad. He lived in Mannin, Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
    Mick an Mhanghaire and Punch Boyle were famous fighters. They were both from Raith, Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Cunnane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Casheltourly, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Pat Cunnane
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Casheltourly, Co. Mayo