School: St Boden's, Culdaff
- Location:
- Culdaff, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Doiminic Ó Duibhne
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- Black BessThis story was heard by: - Eugene Edward Deeny,
Scoil Naomh Buadán
Cúil Dabhcha
Co. Dhún na nGallfrom: - Pat Farren (70 years of age)
Oldtown, Culdaff, Co. Donegal
Near the mouth of the Lough Swilly a ship was wrecked some forty years ago. All were drowned except one child a black baby who was washed ashore and was brought up by an old fisherman who found her. When she grew up she went to fairs with a stall and sold apples and oranges. One day a very unmannerly man came along and tossed her stall; she drew out and hit him on the head with her fist and left him sleeping.The police came along and took her to court and she was fined £1. She then asked, "how much would I have to pay for another shot at him" the magistrate said "another £1." So she left down £2 and gave the man another shot and left him(continues on next page)- Collector
- Eugene Edward Deeny
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Pat Farren
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Address
- Culdaff, Co. Donegal