School: Ballynarry

Location:
Ballynarry, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0989, Page 083

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0989, Page 083

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    island from the far-away country of Greece a mighty warrior called prince Gale who thus addressed himself to the Irish hero: Finn of the Fianna, I am renowned as a warrior but my fleetness of foot puts the strenght of my arms to shame. I issue a challenge now and I defy any man in Ireland to get the better of me in running or wrestling. So he issued a challenge now with Prince Gale. the started the race but carle beat him by miles so ever after wards he was called the best runner in Ireland.
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    Folktales index
    AT0221: The Election of Bird‑king
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Smyth
    Gender
    Female
  3. The following are the prayers which I learned at home and at School the Lords prayers, The Hail Mary the morning offering the Act of Contrition, the Anglus. A prayer to be said at night, As I lay down to take my sleep I gave my soul to God to keep
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