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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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  1. When Finn Mac Cumhail Bit the Dust

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    When Finn Mac Cumail was on his way to Slievenamon he took a short rest at Cotterstown and afterwards strooled into Landy's field near the cross where an exciting football match was in progress between Windgap and Killamory. The latter were having the best of the game and Finn obtained leave to help the weaker side. Taking off his big robes, the mighty Giant took his place near the Goal-mouth. A few seconds elapsed and then
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Cobbler