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School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0821, Page 057

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    Francis Tyquin lived near Banagher at Tailors Cross, Co. Offaly. He was the strongest man in the district. He could lift an anvil high over his head with one hand.
    Mr. Tiquin had a brother who was a great runner and jumper. He could catch a rabbit or a hare by running after it. Once when he was followed by a policeman he jumped a river 22 feet in width. His name was James Tyquin.
    Collected by Michael Martin
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