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School: Croghan

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Croghan, Co. Roscommon
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Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 151

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  1. Local Heroes (continued)

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    the Black and Tans raided the house for him. The father and mother were in bed and he could do nothing only lie under the bed and the father and mother lay over him.
    Martin Dowd Faus Croghan was a great Athletic runner and Tim Farrell Rhinabul Ballinameen was a great high jumper. He used to jump 5 1/2 ft and six ft in height. William Costello Croghan could lift a half barrell over his head.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Lenehan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Boherroe, Co. Roscommon