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School: Eaglais

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Eglish, Co. Offaly
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Séamus Ó Heifearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0822, Page 055

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    1. Name: Thomas Mahon, Parkmore.
    2. Age: About 47 years. Farmer.
    3. Date: 9:3:1938
    Tim Mahon, of Parkmore, Five Alley, Birr, who is now in U.S.A. lifted an anvil up on his shoulder. The weight of if was 2 1/4 cwts, John Ferman of Parkmore who is still living saw him. It took place in Tom Mahon's forge of Parkmore. He did it for a bet. William Fluery of Killyon was a great stone thrower. He is still alive.
    Peter Mahon, Parkmore, Eglish, who is now dead won a 10 mile race in 50 minutes in Father Gilsenan's field, Eglish at a sports. He died young, they say from the effects of running. Tom Mahon, Parkmore, is a brother of his.
    Mick Downey, Ballincard, Eglish who is now in Arbour Hill, Barracks, Dublin, a sergeant won many races in Moate and Athlone. He won a 10 mile and a 15 mile race in 50 minutes and 75 minutes.
    James Horan of Ballinguilsha, Birr
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Mahon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 47
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Offaly