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1. Scéalta a Bhaineas le Stair - The Gallows Hill (continued)

   

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   The Gallows hill is situated at the end of the town of Carrickmacross. On this hill stands a tower made of stone and thickly covered in ivy. It is said that people were hanged there long ago. Others say there was meal ground there in olden days.

   

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2. Fionn Mac Cool's Chair

   

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   There is a large rock, shaped like a chair, in Shirley's demesne called Fionn MacCool's chair. It is said that was Fionn's resting place. It is said that anyone that sits on it can make a wish. Many people go to see this chair.

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   1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
         1. Fianna (~595)
            1. Fionn Mac Cumhaill (~137)

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