School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)
- Location:
- Buckode, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Muiris Mac Gearailt
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- The Giolla Ruadh
The Giolla Ruadh (Red Servant) is a species of trout found in Lough Melvin, Co Leitrim just a short distance from the school. It had its origin in a miracle performed by St. Mogue a priest who lived at Rossinver in the 6th century, and who is described in this book.The following story is told about the Giolla Ruadh.One day as the saint was walking along the road and on his way home from Kinlough he felt very hungry. Seeing a little thatched cabin on the road side he went in and asked for something to eat. The woman(continues on next page)- Collector
- Patrick Connolly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gorteendarragh, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- John Connolly
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Gorteendarragh, Co. Leitrim