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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 214

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  1. Strong Men

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    "Strong Men"
    Michael Clune Caruagar ,Quin who is still living aged about eighty six ,was considered to be the strongest man in this locality.There is a small rolling stone in Quin Abbey with a piece of iron projecting at one one end.He lifted it with one hand .Many a man tried to lift it but failed.
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  2. Fast Runners

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    Fast Runners.
    Doctor Frank O'Dea was a fast runner,he competed on several occasions with good men and was seldom beaten.
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  3. Good Dancers

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Clune
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Quin, Co. Clare
    Informant
    John T. Clune
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Quin, Co. Clare