School: Rear Cross, Newport (roll number 12124)

Location:
Rear Cross, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Muireadhaigh
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  1. Patrick Waide, Baurnedomeeny, Rear Cross, Newport Co. Tipperary was able to carry two hundred weight of cement under his arm about forty yards. He was able also to throw a half hundred over a bar about eleven feet and a half . He threw it over a bar with one hand.
    There is a man in the parish who used to carry a table in his mouth around the house. His name is Michael Maher, Foilduff, Rear Cross , Newport , Co Tipperary.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie Quigley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Muingacree, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Philip Quigley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Muingacree, Co. Limerick