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School: Culdaff

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Culdaff, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Ailís Eibhlín de Brún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1123, Page 039

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1123, Page 039

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  1. Story 24

    “There is a picture in McLaughlin's house in Culdaff, and when it falls people believe that it is a sign that some in the house is going to die.”

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    Told by Cassie Doherty, Culdaff, farmer's daughter of about 40 years of age. She was born and reared in Culdaff.
    There is a picture in Mc Laughlin's house in Culdaff, and when it falls people believe that it is a sign that some in the house is going to die.
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    “There is a brass lamp in my uncle's house, and when it is cleaned, something unusual happens.”

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    There is a brass lamp in my uncle's house, and when it is cleaned, something unusual happens.
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    “My grandfather once had an apple tree that blossomed out of season.”

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sam Mc Keague
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Culdaff, Co. Donegal