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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0877, Page 187

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  1. Some Noted Men Round Mulrankin in Days Gone By (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    He used to sing the Carols at Christmas. His favourite was "The Kilrane Boys."
    Mick Rack of Bridgetown was a great jumper. He could jump 21 feet on the level. At that time it was considered a great jump.
    Mr Dillon who told me of these men is seventy years old. When he was seventeen he walked to Waterford, about 35 miles. That night he walked to Tintern, and back again in the morning to Waterford returning home that night in all a distance of about 100 miles.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Mulrankin, Co. Wexford
    Collector
    Maire Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mulrankin, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Dillon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Harpoonstown, Co. Wexford