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School: Rathmorrel (roll number 10545)

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Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Anraoí Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 007

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    On the following morning he gave him a small "soaker" which he took with him. He set out to work to drain the pump which was being fed from the sea by an underground channel. He pumped and pumped until the water rose several feet. It entered the giant's house and flooded his rooms. It rose so high that the giant became afraid and ordered him to cease work telling him at the same time that he had won his daughter and would inherit the castle and lands after his death. Tom married the giant's daughter and the two lived happily together for many years.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr John Donogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Cleanderry, Co. Kerry