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School: Áth Eascrach Cuain (roll number 11975/4094)

Location:
Ahascragh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máire Nic Annaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0044, Page 0206

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  1. Stories of Giants and Warriors

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    In olden times there were a lot of giants and warriors living in Ireland. It is not known for sure were there any of these living around Ahascragh.
    There is a story told about a giant that lived in Kilconnell. One day he got a huge rock in a quarry in Kilconnell. This giant did not want to have any monastery in the country so he thought to crush Eglish Abbey with
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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
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    English