School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)
- Location:
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Liam Seóighe
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090D, Page 07_033
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- We were just coming out from school in the evening when it passed over our heads. The noise of the engines could be heard afar off and its bright wings sparkled brightly. All the dogs in the village were terror stricken and they barked wildly. As it was disappearing out of sight it was growing smaller and smaller until it was no bigger than a seagull.
What a wonderful thing an aeroplane is. It is only a few hours out of sight when it is gone from Shannon to Southampton. It floats along through the air leaving boats, trains and motor cars behind.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eibhlín Ní Ging
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
