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School: Naas (Mercy Convent) (roll number 15040)

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Naas, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776, Page 347

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    Local Heroes
    The Fianna had their headquarters on the hill of Allen in Co.Kildare. One of their famous leaders, Fionn Mac Cool one day stood on the hill and threw and enormous stone from him. It landed in Punchestown about 9 miles away. It is easily a tonne in weight and about fifteen feet in height. It is to be seen to the present day on the ground where the horse racing is held annually.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Coffey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Naas, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Paddy Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sallins Road, Co. Kildare