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School: Seosamh Naomhtha (roll number 16640)

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Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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An Bráthair Naiti
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 55

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  1. The Split Stone

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    There is a large stone about a quarter of a mile up the Workhouse road. This stone is split in two and lies in a very large field.
    It is said that in olden times a giant threw a stone from Dartry and wanted it to fall on Ballyshannon (then a village). He missed his aim and the stone landed in a field. The giant in a rage flung his sword at the stone and split it in two.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Croal
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Travers
    Relation
    Not a relative
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60
    Address
    Askill, Co. Leitrim