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School: Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10378)

Location:
Rossmore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Michéal Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0307, Page 147

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  1. Old Song (continued)

    “There are many songs sung in the district at the threshigs and weddings.”

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    When he met me in the boreen.
    Ach" he said " you angishoreen don't be watching Maryanne "
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  2. Stories of Giants

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    It is said that there is a giant buried on the top of "[?]" hill. He was twelve feet in height and had a very big horse and a gun. His name was Giant McGun He died and was buried on the top of "[?]" along with his horse and gun.
    His grave is still to be seen there because there is a cairn or mound of earth over it. In his lifetime it is said that he threw a stone from "[?]" to Ballinvaird.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Carey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilvurra, Co. Cork