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School: Ladhar an Chrompáin (roll number 14998)

Location:
Lyracrumpane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407, Page 254

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  1. The Story of Fionn Mac Cumhaill in Kerry - His Last Great Fight, Athletic Feat and His Burial

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    After the Battle of Bantry Harbour, known in legend as the last great fight in which Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his gallant band of Fianna took part but were finally and decisively beaten, he and a small number of survivors, being pursued from the bloody field of battle, first found refuge in the Tralee mountains where they tarried for a time. From whence they made their way to North Kerry and pitched their camp to the east of the village of Lixnaw. Here, Fionn attempted to reorganise and discipline the Fianna into a fighting force once again, but seeing that his efforts were in vain and that surely the days of the Fianna domination in Ireland was at hand
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maitias Mac Suibhne
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Pádhruigh Ó Muircheartaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 30
    Occupation
    Táilliúir