School: Ovens (C.) (roll number 5985)

Location:: Ovens, Co. Cork
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Hunting in Muskerry

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The annual race for the Hunt Cup was eagerly looked forward to by all the country side. Amongst the competitors were two noted Ovens hunting families, the Hawkes clan of Kilcrea, & the Penroses of Farren. Each family had seven sons, & all were keen hunting men. Keen rivalry existed between the two families, & this was reflected in the crowd who came to witness the race. The race was over a cross country course, about four miles. The course was a stiff one, & only the best
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Language

English

Collector
Nora Mc Carthy
Gender

Female
Age

13
Address

Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork

Informant
Mr William Fahy
Gender

Male
Address

Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork

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