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School: Caonach (roll number 14923)

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Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
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Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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    would not marry him unless he could leap the chasm.
    "If the lady looks kindly on me I will leap it myself" said Fionn. Now the lady liked Fionn well but she would not give her consent."See this man that I have not ever seen a man more badly dressed" the lady said to one of her messengers.
    "See your mistress" said Fionn "that it is not my clothes I ask her to wed but myself.
    Then he leaped over the chasm, and back again, not taking time to rest. Then again he leaped over to the lady, and knelt at her feet. She gave him three bracelets from her arm and consented to marry him. The prince who had failed went away in deep anger.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William Hegarty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    37
    Address
    Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo