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School: Asdee (B.) (roll number 10501)

Location:
Astee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eamonn Ó Muircheartaigh
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    ever went into the glen the bull killed them. He killed the bull and brought him home and roasted him and they had a good dinner. When they were eating the bull Oscar and the Limerick giant halved a hock of beef and eat a half each. The giant's term was now up to go home to Limerick. He went to the hill of Knockanore (Cnoc an Áir) and met Conán-Maol. The giant said that he should get a bull to take home. The two of them killed the bull by catching a horn each and they split him in halves. They did not take the bull home. After a time the giant invited the seven men to his castle. Only three of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eddie Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Address
    Tullahennel North, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Patrick Sheahan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Tullahennel North, Co. Kerry