School: Shanbogh, New Ross (roll number 5297)

Location:: Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny
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In the south east of Shanbogh and on the County Wexford side of the River Barrow is a rather small mountain, Sliabh Coillte. It is in full view of Shanbogh and in fact regarded as a bit of a barometer, for when the clouds settle on its head it is supposed to be a sure sign of rain. According to Jimmy Green (already mentioned) a giant on his way across Ireland decided to jump from Sliabh Coillte to Tory Hill near Kilmacon, South Kilkenny. Whether he missed the take-off or misjudged his distance is not known, but Shanbogh people believe he placed one foot on St. Fintan's Stone before reaching his destination. The force of his foot sticking
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