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School: Ceathrú Gabhann (C.) (roll number 14229)

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Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Shioradáin
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    lake. The monster arose. As he drew near the monster, she bared her great teeth as a wolf dog does when thratten with a club. Her eyes blazed like lighted torches, she put forth her sharp claws, clenched her shinning tusks, put back her ears and became full of fury. On each side of her she had thrice fifty flippers, each armed with claws. The man fought bravely. As they fought the waters of the lake turned into foam. Each gave wounds and received wounds that were sore. The lake was now in froth as of new milk. At last the beast, smitten with terror of the man, turned from him and fled.
    The hero followed her until she died, and with his sword he cut off her head. There were wounds in the man's shin,
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Mary Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo