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Or the tale of the battle of Omra and Romra, that culminated in the weeping tears of Gille which have become Lough Gill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Having selected a myth, the group will then break down the myth into its key moments, to form a narrative. 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