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School: Askeaton (B.) (roll number 2039)

Location:
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
D. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 350

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    in his young days. He left Cappagh about twenty years ago and went to England. He was a fine brave handsome man. He was the champion of Ireland for running. He would run several miles in a short time.
    He was never known to be beaten by running up to the time when he went to England.
    He was 40 years when he left Ireland. He went to his friend.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daniel Ivess
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cragmore, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Madigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Cragmore, Co. Limerick