School: Luinneach (roll number 13958)

Location:
An Luinnigh, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Giolla Chomhghaill
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  2. Sgéal. An madadh ruadh a bhí ar an oileán.
    Bhí madhadh ruadh istigh ar an oileán lá amháin agus bhí sé ag ithe na gcearc ar na daoine agus bhí siad ag iarraidh é a marbhadh.
    Lá amháin nuair a tháinig an madhadh ruadh amach as an pholl tcídh sé an fear na dhiaidh, agus luighe sé síos ar an talamh ag leigine air féin go rabh sé marbh. Tháinig an fear go dtí é agus chuir sé isteach i mbocsa é, agus dubhairt sé leis féin. Is maith an obair tú a beith mharbh. Bhí cupla duisín uibheach ins an bocsa, agus chuir sé i leath taobh (ias a ba) iad.
    D’imthigh sé na bhaile fá choinne rópa fá choinne é chuir ar an madhadh le é [tharraingt]?
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