School: Prosperous (B.), Naas (roll number 8763)
- Location:
- Prosperous, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Ml. Ó Brosnacháin
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“The Fianna lived on the Hill of Allen. This hill is situated in the north of Kildare.”
(continued from previous page)Kildare. In memory of this great leader, a tower has been built.
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“Fionn Mac Cumhaill was very strong. It is said that he cast stones to Clane and the Curragh.”
Fionn Mac Cumhaill was very strong. It is said that he cast stones to Clane, and the Curragh. The marks of his fingers are still to be seen. (no title)
“Some distance from Allen a spot on the road is called the leap. Fionn is supposed to have jumped from the hill to this spot.”
Some distance from Allen a spot on the road is called the leap. Fionn is supposed(continues on next page) - Collector
- Thomas Graham
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Downings South, Co. Kildare
- Informant
- Thomas Byrne
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 52
- Address
- Downings South, Co. Kildare