School: Eaglais
- Location:
- Eglish, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Heifearnáin
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- Local Heroes1. Name: Thomas Mahon, Parkmore.
2. Age: About 47 years. Farmer.
3. Date: 9:3:1938Tim 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(continues on next page)- Informant
- Thomas Mahon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 47
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Parkmore, Co. Offaly