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School: Stranorlar

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Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1096, Page 4

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    small mite dressed in red, and carrying a net bag. She brought her parents to the door to see the small woman, but they could see nothing. This continued until the man let the water run free again.
    It is thought that the cries were those of fairies who were in some way deprived of the water which was being supplied to the man's cattle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Mac Dermott
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr John Mac Dermott
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Ballybofey, Co. Donegal