School: Convent of Mercy, Moville (roll number 9278)

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1. Folklore

   

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   Folklore.
   In a glen near Moville there once lived fairies. The principal amusement during the winter night of these fairies residing there in their snug, comfortable, thatched houses was dancing and fiddling. One midsummer night a goodly company of young people were gathered in a house for a night's amusement. The fiddler for the occasion was a noted favourite who always gave of his best on all occasions. After partaking of a hearty supper made up of home-made bread, butter, and jam with sweet milk. the party were seated round a bright peat fire cracking jokes or listening to tales of heroism told by the old couple of the house. Just at midnight the faintest music was heard. So beautiful it was that the fiddler was visibly moved and thrown into an ecstasy. His eyes shone like brilliant stars. His body trembled while his hands clenched tightly his beloved fiddle. All the company looked on and appeared to be greatly frightened at the appearance of their beloved fiddler. Not a word did he utter, but listened with wrapt attention as the music drew nearer and

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Rita Mc Gowan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Carnagarve, Co. Donegal

   Informant

   Mr Kilmartin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Moville, Co. Donegal