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School: Drumlease (roll number 15382)

Location:
Drumlease, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Tomás Diolún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0201, Page 064

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0201, Page 064

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    A long time ago there lived on Benbo a very powerful giant. It seems that long ago a famous giant lived on Benbo and at the same time another giant had his home in Scotland. This was a wild creature of terrifying size and horrid looks.
    He had heard of the Irish hero exploits and his heart was filled with rage and envy. He vowed that he would measure his strength against his rival and kill him if he could for this jealous jiant had always boasted of his surpassing power in battle. Accordingly he swam over to Ireland and dared the Irishman to fight him.
    The champion of Ireland was quite ready to meet the enemy, and soon the contest began
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcoosy, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Thomas O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcoosy, Co. Leitrim