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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 01_015

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  1. A Famous Runner

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    There was an old man named McLoughlin, who lived out near Leenane. He used travel around from village to village and the people nick-named him "Biseach." Biseach was a famous runner.
    He ran the Biancoynie from a place called Gleann to Westport. That was a distance of fourteen miles. He wore no shoes.
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  2. A Famous Lilter

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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Áine Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female