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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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  1. Fear Láidir - A Strong Man

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    Micheál Mór Ó h-Oistín was a very strong man. This is the way he showed his strength.
    He carried three hundred o potatoes or 'Fataí feir' from Sealaigí to his home which was a mile distance
    He carried a half hundred of oatmeal from Westport on top of his stick to Muing an Ghirrfiaidh.
    It was so light to him that he didnt know he was carrying it at all. He carried it fifteen miles and lost half a mile from his
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peigí C. M. Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Tadhg Hastings
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawnyslinnaun, Co. Mayo