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School: Glencairn (roll number 1179)

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Glencairn, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 28

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 28

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  1. Story

    “When St Carthage was crossing the Ferry - when entering Lismore first - he met the two daughters of the Chieftain.”

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    When St. Carthage was crossing the Ferry - when entering Lismore first - he met the two daughters of the Chieftain. To one of them he offered an apple for which she reached out her left hand. A second time he offered it and again, she put forward the left hand. She was unable to use her right hand as she and her sister were joined together.
    The third time he told her to put out the right hand. This she did, proving he at once had worked a miracle.

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    Seán Dooley
    Christina Brother Schools
    Portlaoighis
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Story - Baile Fhinn

    “Finn Mac Cumhaill and his wife lived at Baile Fhinn.”

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    Finn Mac Cumhaill and his wife lived at Baile Fhinn.
    A Scottish giant, hearing of Finn's prowess, came over to have a Comhraic Aonair. Before he reached the house, Finn's wife saw him.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
        2. giants (~518)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Dooley
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Port Laoise, Co. Laois