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School: Clonoulty (roll number 578)

Location:
Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Timothy Gleeson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0584, Page 072

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0584, Page 072

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    decided to drive the cows into that field and as he was doing so he met a big giant He hit him three taps of the stick and killed him. Next morning the king asked "Did you see anything strange about the place this morning." I used to hear 3 giants roaring every morning + I only heard two this morning. Jack said - may be he is sick. Next day when Jack was driving out the cows he met another giant + gave him three taps of the stick + killed him. Next morning the King said to Jack did you see anything strange about the place. I used to hear three giants roaring
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0300: The Dragon‑Slayer
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Coman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clogher, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Huet
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    83
    Address
    Clonyharp, Co. Tipperary