School: Gowran (C.) (roll number 15366)
- Location:
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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- 9-2-38 Local Heroes
Thomas Hickey Kilkenny Road Gowran Co Kilkenny was a good hero, he fought for the Pope against Garrybaldy.
James Ryan Gowran Co Kilkenny was a strong man, he was able to throw a half a hundred weight twelve yards.
Jim Breen, Patrick Murphy and Larry Breen were all good mowers they could mow over an acre in a day.
Patrick Ivory was a good dancer. He used to teach dancing to some of the people in Gowran long ago, he won many meadles at competitions in dancing.
Jim Morrissey was a good singer. He used to sing for the men when he was young.
Patrick McGrath was a good runner, he used to run in sports and he won many prizes.- Collector
- Alice Tiernan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Patrick Mc Grath
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 76
- Address
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny