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School: Cnoc an Dúin (C.) (roll number 11377)

Location:
Forthill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0161, Page 273

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    water, soon it came back with the water in his hands. When he drew near him he fell purposely and spilled the water. He did the same trick three times. When he went the third time the time he delayed so long that when he returned Diarmud was dead. Through that crime he married Graine.
    Many a time Finn pursued Diarmud and Graine and the place where they hid was called the Bed of Diarmud and Graine. There is a place called Graine's Bed at the foot of Benbulbin.
    This story is part of the famous Irish story "The Pursuit of Diarmud and Graine."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Eibhlín Ní Rathallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    M. W. Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    College Road, Co. Sligo