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School: Ballinakillew (roll number 8433)

Location:
Ballynakillew Mountain, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mary K. Nutt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1031, Page 405

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  1. A Misunderstanding (continued)

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  2. The Giant of Coole

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    Once upon a time a giant lived in this district. He lived in a big house round by Coole. You would find no trace of that castle now for it is nearly a hundred years since he lived. This giant lived on nothing but flesh and he was a great torment to the people. The funny part of the giant was that he had two heads. A man named Harron got ready one night and went out and dug a trench. The trench was for the giant to
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