School: Conaithe an Aonaigh
- Location:
- Conna, Co. Cork
- Teacher: S. Ó Ciosáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0380, Page 068
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- Great indeed was the faith and strength of our forefathers that lived in Ireland many a year ago and we children are at the present day progressing in our knowledge of the strength of those people. The son or daughter of the present generation are not like their grandmothers and grandfathers. Here are some of the great old people that are dead and gone. We will take for instance Maire Larr R.I. P. who lived in Ballybride. She brought a double harrow on her back through three fields.
Padraig Láidir was out in a field one day. The horses sulked as he was carrying a cart of potatoes. So Padraig took the ridge board from the horses back, put it on his own and brought home the potatoes.
Arthur Muclachy R.I.P. who lived in Currabeha was supposed to be a swift runner and he won many races. Some of his descendants are still living. John Hennessy R.I.P. also lived in Currabeha and was supposed to mow three acres of corn in one day with a scythe.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Sadie Hartigan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Coolroe, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mr D. Hartigan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 40
- Address
- Conna, Co. Cork
