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School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)

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Tarmon, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
P. Layden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 250

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  1. Local Heroes of Long Ago

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    Long ago there were a great many heroes. There is a great big stone in a field belonging to James O'Rourke of Ardlogher and a crowd of men used to try and lift the stone. It is about three hunderd weight. The people of long ago were good walkers. They used to eat potatoes three times a day. One man long ago could mow as much as three men nowadays. Paddy Mac Kenna of Tents was a very good jumper. It is said that he jumped a gate six feet hight. Long ago the people used to light no lamps at night. They used to make rush candles. and they used to light these at night. The people of long
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Guihen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cartronbeg, Co. Leitrim