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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0139, Page 471

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    (continued from previous page)
    overtook St Patrick just as he reached Downpatrick Head.
    The Giant tried to push St Patrick over the cliff but the portion of land upon which he stood separated itself from the main land and carried him safely into the sea, (this portion of land is called Dún Briste) then a great gulf stood between St Patrick and the Giant.
    Downpatrick Head and Dún Briste are a very beautiful place for scenery.

    Person who dictated:-
    Mrs Polke,
    The Glen,
    Ballycastle,
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Lenihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinglen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Polke
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    63
    Address
    Ballinglen, Co. Mayo