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School: Stranorlar

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Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
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Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1096, Page 57

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    “Long ago there was a stone wall round Dunwiley fort.”

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    Long ago there was a stone wall round Dunwiley fort. One time a man named Thomas Gallagher took the field in which the fort was situated for grazing. He sent his men to toss the wall. When the men put the stones on the carts the horses fell dead. It is said that this happened because the ground was "gentle."
    Shortly after this Thomas himself died.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Francis O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Surveyor
    Address
    Stranorlar, Co. Donegal