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School: St Boden's, Culdaff

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Cúil Dabhcha, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Doiminic Ó Duibhne
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    for he had to go to Carn with a cow. When the messenger arrived the priest asked "is he coming". "No" said the messenger "he has to go to Carn with a cow." "Go back" said the priest "and tell him to come on" So Neil said he would let the fair go and he would serve Mass. So he did.
    When Mass was over the priest said "go on to Carn now with your cow". "No it is too late now" said Neil. "Go on with your cow and you will sell her on your to Carn" said the Priest. So he went on with the cow and sold her on his way to Carn for £2 more than he expected.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daniel Noone
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Neil Farren
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Cúil Dabhcha, Co. Dhún na nGall