School: Drong (2)
- Location:
- Drung, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Fháinín
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- Collector
- Cecil Argue
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gortskeagh, Co. Cavan
- A few years ago there lived an old man in the townland (lornabaste) who was over 100 years old. His name was John Reilly. To distinguish him from others of the same name, he was nicknamed "Johnny Fatty" as he was a very stout low sized man. He did not walk until about 16 years of age but crept on all fours. One day he was creeping along the road as usual when he heard(continues on next page)