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School: St Johnston (2)

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Baile Suingean, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
S. Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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    82
    One of the sons that went on the army was killed and years later the other son returned. He was very sorry when he saw the old home-stead whrecked and when he heard what had happened to his father. He knew there (were) was money somewhere but he was unable to get any trace of it. Seaghan was his name.
    He went to live with a friend of his Seaghan and his friend went out to fish on the river Foyle. It was a bright moon-light night When they were coming home they caught sight of a man in a little boat. They tried to pull up on him but were unable to do so.
    A second night they went out to fish
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ceann na Caillí, Co. Dhún na nGall