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School: Rathmorrel (roll number 10545)

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Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Anraoí Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 093

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    Once upon a time there was a great big giant owned half the country. He was so bug that everybody who met him trembled with dread. At the same time Finn Mac Cual was a brave man and he lived in another part of the country and he was very fond of hunting. At last the giant heard of Finn. So he sent word to Finn he wished to know which of them was the strongest.
    When Finn received the word he was very troubled as he knew he was no match for the giant. Finn's wife being a very clever woman thought of a plan immediately and said she would help him.
    She had a sister living on the side of a mountain and whenever she wanted any thing she had only to wish three times. Now Finn's wife went to her one day and told her to procure all the cards she could find. Now Finn's wife went home and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinclemesig, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Maurice Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballinclemesig, Co. Kerry