School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)

Location:
Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 516

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  1. Thomas Malone was the best weight thrower in days gone by.
    He was born where the Factory is at present and was the eldest boy of a large family.
    He went to Austrialia and died about ten years ago.
    Thomas Malone was a great runner and also a great jumper.
    He won the Championship of Ireland in the 100 yds.
    Garret Barrey was the best singer in olden times.
    He was a native of Inagh and was blind from birth.
    He also was the best piper
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ettie Clancy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcorcoran, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Michael O' Leary
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Kilcorcoran, Co. Clare