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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 474

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    the horse there. When he came out there was no sign of the little man or of the stables. He took the purse but instead of money he had a few bits of slates.
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  2. An Old Story

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    Long ago there lived a giant at the Raheens. This place is situated a little below Mortimers Castle, in the townland of Faughalstown, and in the Parkenham Hall estate.
    The giant was very fond of going to Multyfarnham, the journey was very long round by the bogs, and he decided to make a road across the lake. On a calm day part of the road can be seen under the water, but it is not known whether he finished the road or not.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Haughey
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs R. Clinton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gartlandstown, Co. Westmeath