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School: Shountrade, Adare (roll number 6657)

Location:
Shantraud, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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  1. The Tale of the Bruíon Caorthainn (continued)

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    Islands in the Shannon at the mouth of the Fergus. The barony of Kenry occupies the territory betwee Adare and the Shannon in Co. Limerick.
    For 15 years Miodac prospered and grew rich. He avoided all contact with the Fianna, he was determined to avenge his father's death and for this purpose he had secretly conveyed to his palace large bands of soliders from his native country.
    One day the Fianna were hunting in west Limerick and Fionn and his chieftains ascended the hill of Knockfierna to get a view of the hunt here during the day. Miodac pretending to be friendly came to visit them and offered them hospitality. Fionn and his companions accepted the invitation and were received by
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Stephen Bourke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynagool, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    William Dundon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Adare, Co. Limerick