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School: Guaire (Goorey) (roll number 7929)

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Goorey, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Úna M. Montgomery
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  1. The Caves of Straws

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    People say that there are small caves to be seen at Straws near Carndonagh. They are supposed to be the dwelling places of the Tuatha Dé Danannan after the Celts conquered them in this country. Each small cave is in the form of a tunnel about four yards in length. A girl or boy three foot high could stand inside. A man could creep through the tunnel on his knees.
    On a Halloween night if you go to these caves it is said you can hear the Tuatha Dé Danannan yet planning to conquer the Celts.
    Someone went in through one of these caves one day, and he discovered a little flat table and two chairs built in the cave, at the far end of it. On Halloween night he was supposed to hear a gentle tread of feet, coming to his door. The latch was lifted and the door opened.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Straths, Co. Donegal
    Collector
    Lottie Stewart
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Malin, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    A. Stewart
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Malin, Co. Donegal