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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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    below Kells creamery was a famous jumper. He jumped across the Kings River, at Delaney's Island in Newtown.
    Thomas Corr who lived in Cuffs-grange tried to beat Mr. Kerns but he did not succeed. Mr Meahar who lived in Kilcoran was a great mower.
    He used to reap an acre of corn a day with the scythe.
    Mr Roe who lived in Kilcoran was an excellent singer.
    Mary Walton and Mrs Hoyne who lived in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Newtown, Co. Kilkenny
    Collector
    Eamon Cass
    Other names
    Eamon Cass
    Eamon O Cais
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Kilkenny