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School: Mágh Rua (C.) (roll number 5881)

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Abington, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Ní Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0522, Page 030

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    There are alot of local heroes in the country, but my district is not lacking in this respect. In great runners we have in particular Mr. Brennen of Portnard, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. Another great mower is John Power of Ballyvoreen. William Fitz-Gibbon was able to jump six feet in height. We have two very strong men in the parish. Thomas Kemp fifteen stone in weight and Mr Carroll is seventeen stone. They live in Mongfume. Paddy Courtney of Moys cross was a very quick walker. He was able to walk six miles an hour. Michael Hayes was one of the famous swimmers of Mintulla who was able to go twenty feet in the water.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr John Kemp
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Mongfune, Co. Limerick