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 05_025
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- (continued from previous page)native land.Among the many things he saw in his dreams he saw the river Niger wending it's way to the sea. He also saw the great plains covered with palm trees, and he fancied himself walking majestically beneath them. He also heard the tinkling of the caravan bells as they descended the mountain road.He fancied he saw his wife standing among her children. He imagined himself coming home again and his queen and children embracing him. In his dreams he began to weep and the tears fell gently on the sand which was his humble bed.He fancied himself riding at a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eibhlín Ní Ging
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
