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School: An Bóthar Buí (C.) (roll number 16397)

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Boherboy, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eilís, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0354, Page 264

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    Andy Quinn of Knocknacurrig was such a swift runner that he could catch hares and rabbits by running after them.
    The time of the Land League two "garsúns" named, Jerry Daly and Patrick Cremin walked from North Kiskeam to Castleisland, a distance of 17 mls. They were barefooted, and went there and back again, before their breakfasts for two fifes.
    Mike "Goddam" Cronin of Knockenaugh cut an acre of hay in Macroom, walked into Cork and home again, to Kiskeam (50 mils.) in one day.
    Mary Greaney of Knockerourke often met a carman coming form Cork, between Boherbue and Kiskeam, and take a full sack of meal, across
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Noreen Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockyrourke, Co. Cork