School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

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1. Old Irish Tales

   

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   It is said that Finn Mac Cumhall was born in Killeshin. He was a great warrior. Gleann Uisean is it's Irish name which means the son of Oisin. There was a little town in Killeshin long ago. There was a prison, a place for hanging people, and a town. There is a great hill down through Killeshin which is called the cuts of Killeshin. The chapel in Killeshin has a great many steps leading to its entrance. It is said there is a painting on the door of the chapel corresponding with a Prince who was killed when out hunting.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Michael Lynam

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Tamhlachtain, Co. Laoise

   Informant

   Mrs Mac Carthy

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Caisleán an Chomair, Co. Chill Chainnigh

2. Strong People

   

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   There were strong people in the district long ago. Thomas Toole from Rossmore was a very strong man, he was able to put up a half barrell of stout on Mr. Fitzpatrick's counter once.

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