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Seven with one stroke. While fleeing defeats the enemy (the sign‑post on his arm). Kills wild‑boar. Also incidents belonging to the stupid ogre and the clever man.

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  4. Story

    “Once upon a time there was a widow who had only one son and he was very lazy.”

    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Joe Carney
    Informant
    (name not given)
    Age
    45

  18. Scéal

    “Bhí fear ar an Bhealtaine mhóir da dtabhairfeadh siad Mícheal Ó Geidighe air. Thainig sé anuas go maith ar an tsaoghail agus ní raibh aige sa deireadh ach sean bhéach bán.”

    Language
    Irish
    Informant
    Mánus Ó Gallchobhair
    Age
    80