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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

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Gort an Tuair, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 568

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  1. Fathaigh - Crooked Legs

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    There were lots of giants in Ireland long ago. There was one in this district. His name was "Crooked Legs". He got his name from the fact that he had very crooked legs.
    Once a giant living in Neifin sent a message to "Crooked Legs" and he invited him to come to his castle, so he set off, and although he had very crooked legs, he was a good runner, and he reached Neifin in one day.
    The giant in Neifin received him kindly, and they spent one day feasting. Then the
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
        1. fathaigh (~518)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerrard Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mhaigh Eo