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School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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    that is the gardener, by the pig-tail. He beat him senseless and then flung him into the river. Poor Li-Chi jumped in after him and shared his fate.
    Their bodies could not be found but a beautiful willow-tree sprang up in the spot and night and day sighed a mournful dirge for the departed lovers. In its branches a pair of turtle-doves built their nest and lived there. It was said the the souls of the lovers had taken the shape of turtle-doves and found happiness at last.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Ging
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo