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School: Grianán Ailigh (roll number 2049)

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Grianan of Aileach, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Niall S. Mac Aoidh
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    blown and streaks of fire came through the air. Fionn felt a scorching heat, but no fire came near him. Well covered by the cloak he r[an?] towards the Enchanter. He hurled the spear at the giant's throat. Down fell the giant and as he fell the ground shook. Fionn took the head to the king and never did Tara live again in fear of Samhain Eve.
    What reward do you claim Fionn said the King. "Oh king" said Fionn "I ask the Chief Commander over the Fianna of Ireland." It is granted said the king." That is how Fionn became leader of the Fianna Ireland.
    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
    Collector
    Philomena Mac Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlecooly, Co. Donegal