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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 121

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    In years gone by the parish of Laragh had some well known athletes.
    Of these men John Smith of Drumcalpin
    Mountain Lodge
    Cootehill
    Co Cavan was the best known.
    This man was of medium size and stoutly built.
    He was a well known runner both in local and county events and he also went to Scotland to run.
    His principal races were in half mile, mile, and two mile events.
    He competed in racing events both in Cavan, Baileborough
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip O' Donoghue
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrickallen, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Pat Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumcalpin, Co. Cavan