School: Dubhchoradh

Location:
Doochary, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máighréad, Bean Mhic Amhlaoidh
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  3. XML “Ag Cóiriú na mBóthar”
  4. XML “Cearrbhach a' Chába”

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  2. Bhí lánamhain ann aon uair amháin agus bhí siad iongantach bocht.
    Ba é an t-ainm a bhí ar an bhfear - Cearbhach a Chába. Bhíodh sé ag imirt cárdaí gach aon oidhche agus bhíodh sé 'na luighe in a chodladh ins an lá. Maidín amháin tháinig sé isteach indhiaidh a bheith ag imirt ó tháinig an oidhche. "Cé acu bhain tú no chaill tú aréir" arsahn bhean. "Chaill mé gach piginn agus gach leith-phíghinn a raibh agam" arsa seisean. "Níl neart air" arsahn bhean.
    Bhí leanbh ann ó oidhche. "Imthigh leat", arsa sise, "fa choinne sagairt leis an
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