School: Ballinacarrig, Rathdrum

Location:
Ballinacarrig Lower, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhubhghoill

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Giants

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0918, Page 200

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There were no giants in the district about here but Mr Patrick Mulhall has told us that there is a giants grave in Mr Hannons bog & there are three tomb stones over it.
A giant was supposed to roll stone Avoca to its present position.
It is said anyone walking on the tomb stones you will find sharp thorns in your bed that night.

Informant
Kevin O' Neill
Gender
male
Age
50
Address
Clonerkin, Co. Wicklow
Language
English