School: An Bán Mór (roll number 9069)

Location:
Baunmore, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Mainnín
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    to the Braves with tears in her eyes that she would marry the brave strong man who would recover her Kiarwain from this monster.
    Forthwith one gigantic young fellow sprang forth from the rank and with a low bow to the Princess declared himself ready to fight a thousand giants for her sake and to recover the dear lost Kiarwain or lose his life in the attempt.
    With he set forth mounted on a famous war horse and arrived with a long spear went to meet the giant at
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    Folktales index
    AT1137: The Ogre Blinded (Polyphemus)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seósamh Ó Góillidhe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baunmore, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Seósamh Ó Góillidhe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Baunmore, Co. Galway