School: Kilmessan (C.) (roll number 4211)
- Location:
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Stín
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- (continued from previous page)at St. Joseph's National School Kilmessan which is near the hill of Tara. Like the great Finn and Oisin in whose footsteps he trod he was a great athlete. About 32 years ago this fair-haired youth together with a few of the local boys might be seen kicking football, playing hurley, and running in the then important Fair-green of Bective. He was a great footballer and often proved his worth in many a hard fought game when the Kilmessan Gaelic Football club was then in their prime he fought successfully for the championships of the Royal County. His great speed and endurance on the football field soon caught the eye of one Dinny Garret who advised him to try long distance running.
Bernard or "Barney" as he was locally known consented and in a year had a long list of prizes to his credit. I have just been down in his former home inquiring for dates and I have seen a grand display of valuable prizes such as 2 clocks, Cruet stands, some medals,(continues on next page)
- Informant
- James Maguire
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Trubley, Co. Meath
