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School: Cill Uachtair

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Highwood, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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    Patrick Cotter, alias O' Brien was born in Kinsale in the year 1761 and whose parents were of medium stature. His height was 8 ft 7 inches and he was healthy and strong. His hand measured 12 inches and his boots were 17 inches long.
    When he was 18 years of age he took the fancy of a travelling showman who engaged him for three years at £1 per week. His employer tried to sell him over to another showman but Pat refused his boss. His boss got angry and had him put into an English jail and said that the giant owed him money. But a lawyer hearing his case got him pardoned. He set up
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sínead Ní Liadáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Highwood, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Paddy Leyden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    20
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Highwood, Co. Sligo