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School: Cill Chuana (roll number 12782)

Location:
Kilcoona, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Conáin
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    listened patiently. At last one man said that he heard the old people tell of a very strong man who could easily carry an anvil by the thinnest point around the forge. Tadhg heard all this and never boasted of his strength till another said that he would bet anything they liked that Tadhg would not even the anvil by the thinnest point. The bet was made and Tadhg immediately took the anvil and carried it a distance of fifty yards and back again.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Willie Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Ballycasey, Co. Galway