School: Cúl an Dasain (Cooladawson) (roll number 1620)

Location:
Cooladawson, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Pádraig Mag Uidhir
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  1. In the townland of Cavan Lower is a large number of whins known as the "Rocks", and in these rocks are numerous stones that came from Norway and Sweden during the time of ice.
    There is a large stone halfway down the rocks and the track of a giant's hand is on it, and it is believed it came from Norway or Sweden during the time of ice and snow.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Bogan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cavan Lower, Co. Donegal
  2. In the townland of Corcam where William Temple lives, a man was seen to walk a few years ago.
    One day when Maggie Temple was learning her lessons at the fire, she looked up, and she saw a man dressed in black coming down the stairs. She
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