School: Borris-in-Ossory (Convent) (roll number 7442)
- Location:
- Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Sr. Patrick
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- (continued from previous page)they played it in such harmony that the people were overjoyed and they cheered in such a way that they shook the window panes in the houses in Thurles.
- John Whelan, Clonagooden, Borris-in-Ossory was a famous story-teller. He told many exciting stories about the fairies. Groups came and sat around the fire each night to listen to the stories.
- John Bergin, Clonagooden, Borris-in-Ossory was a famous runner, jumper and boxer. He won many prizes for his swiftness.