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

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Bearna na Gaoithe, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 192

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    opponent for a boy of average size. Several of the spectators trembled, and Nell the beads, went a few strides on her rosary for the safety of poor Tommy. When the signal was given the unbeaten Giant made a rush at his opponent but Tommy stepped back quickly thereby drawing Finn into trap they had so cleverly concealed.
    Following up his adversary the Giant advanced a pace or two, when he dropped into the hole, and immediately there was a mighty roar from the onlookers. Quickly siezing his opportunity, the Windgap hero threw himself on the Giant at the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Cobbler