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School: An Chlais Mhór, Eóchaill (roll number 2889)

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Clashmore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Liam Suipéal
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    There was a giant around here long ago. He lived out in the mountain at Walshe's Cross. it is said that he fired a big stone from the cross to Mount Melleray. There was another giant up in the North of Ireland who lived on top of a hill. He used to kill all the cattle on the people. One day a small boy went to where he lived. The boy dug a big hole outside the door. Then he struck the door with a pick axe and ran behind. When the giant ran out he fell into the hole and got killed. The boy was called 'Jack the Giant Killer' from that day out.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
    Folktales index
    AT0328: The Boy Steals the Giant's Treasure
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Richard Dee
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyheeny, Co. Waterford