School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)
- Location:
- Na Coirríní, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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- (continued from previous page)Maurice Prendiville, Gortatlea can mow an acre and a quarter in a day.
- George Walshe (Garda Siochana) can throw the sixteen pound shot 43 ft..7in which is two inches less than Dr. O'Callaghan's record. George Walshe was born at Springmount, Currens.Micheal Collins (Senior), Urroghal, Currens can throw the sixteen pound shot 43 ftMicheal Aherne Springmount, can throw the sixteen pound shot 40 ftGeorge Walshe was Garda champion until recently when he resigned from the Garda. He attended sports throughout Ireland winning many trophies. Micheal Collins and Micheal(continues on next page)