School: Cullen, Tiobraid Árann (roll number 7245)
- Location:
- Cullen, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Seosamh Mainséal
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- Ed. Griffin (50) Ballinulty Cullen, Tipperary says that the 3 brothers Wm., Denis and Paddy Casey who lived in Kylenagoneeny were noted mowers. The last of them (Wm.) died about 15 years ago.
Also famous as a mower was Ml. Landon[?] (the present man's father) Gortakilleen. The family is still known by the same name. (mower).
Mr. Griffin says one of the most famous was a man named Owen Harnane who lived in a house opposite the Rectory Gate.
The most noted local mower was David Cormack who could easily mow an Ir. Acre [1.6 statute acres] in a day.
The mowers used to begin work at dawn, and continue with but slight breaks for meals until dark.Great Walkers George Cleary father to Paddy Cleary (deceased) shoemaker & Shopkeeper, Cullen. He was able to walk to Tipperary (over 5 Ir. mls. distant) in less than an hour (Ed. Griffin Ballinulty)
Also famous as a walker and athlete was John Fleming - Ed. Fleming's father - of Cullen, Tipperary. He once jumped over Keating's Gate against the hill.