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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

Location:
Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 554

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  1. Seanscéal - Suí Finn

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    The Fisna were the renowned warriors of Eirn. They were very brave soldiers. They fought many battles against the enemies of Eirn. Ireland was a free country while they existed. They never turned their backs on an enemy in battle.
    There is a hill opposite out school and it is called Suidhe Finn. Suidhe Finn is the sitting place of Fionn. It got that name because when Fionn and his warriors used to come to that hill, Fionn used to spend most of his time, sitting on a high bank, on the top of the hill,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerrard Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo