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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 193

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    (continued from previous page)
    same time calling on him to surrender. A reputed man of honour Finn had no alternative so he hoisted the white flag.
    That evening there was a scene at Cotterstown. The victor's five pounds was spent on everything required for a social gathering. Bonfires blazed and the boys and girls danced to their heart's delight. One of the boys invoked the music and sang the following:-
    "We boxed his ears
    The mighty Giant
    And put his bones
    Well out of joint
    He asked for mercy
    Which we gave,
    And now we all
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Cobbler