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School: New Ross (Mercy Convent) (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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    Finn Mac Cual was out hunting one day, when a giant tried to kill him.
    He went up to Finn's castle, and his wife opened the door, the giant asked her could he see her husband, she told him that he was out hunting and that he would be in soon.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patty O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Chapel Lane, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs D. O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Chapel Lane, Co. Wexford