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School: Lowtown (C.), Galbally

Location:
Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Néill
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    Some women used to carry can of milk on their heads, and a pail of water with each hand.
    Dan O'Donnell, Ardrahan, Galbally. Famous stone-thrower.
    "Dan O'Donnell was tall and straight / And in his limbs he was [?]compleat /He throw a stone of any weight. / From his own door to Cussen's gate."
    Swift Runners:
    Michael Hyuan - [?] league._(Garry Spillane, Galbally 1893_ KIlfinane G.A.A Sports_880 yds. flat
    (35 yards handicap).
    Several similar events.

    Great Jumpers. Championship of the world
    James Fahey Corderry, Galbally
    (1) Jumped 33 3/4 feet in 3 jumps
    (2) Long jump
    (3) Hop, step, and jump
    John Blackburn.
    Pole- Jump O Championship of Ireland 10 ft 5 ins Clonmel sports 1892.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William Cussen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Park, Co. Limerick