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School: Presentation Monaster, Ceann tSáile

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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Teacher:
J. K. O' Connor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0319, Page 212

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  1. The Kinsale Giant

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    Patrick Cotter was born in Kinsale in 1760. At the age of 17 years he was struck by a fever and during his illness he grew so much that the foot board of his bed had to be cut of. After he recovered he continued to grow and at the age of 19 years his height was 8 feet 3 inches. Up to about 25 years ago there stood opposite the courthouse a small house which he built and slated while standing on the ground. He then joined a travelling show in England. At the age of 46 years he lost his health and died. He was buried in Bristol and he left all his money in charity. His armchair his
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Breathnach
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kinsale, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Séamus Breathnach
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male