School: Rath Sionnaigh

Location:
Rashenny, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Suibhne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 172

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  2. Giants
    There was, a Giant one time and he lived in Rashenny. he used to come round at nighs, and kill the peoples cattle but he was not to be seen in the day-time. He had his hiding place in Arna Mure Mora. There used to be a big holly bush, and he used to ride on it, and he left the mark of his spear on it which he had for fighting. One night the people sat up to watch him. He came, and he
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