School: St Joseph's, Béal Átha Seanaigh
- Location:
- Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: An Br. S. Ó Murchadha
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“Long ago a man was living in Ballyshannon district. His name was "Méar Fhada". He was called this because he had a long finger. He was always complaining about people call him names...”
Long ago a man was living in Ballyshannon district. His name was Méar Fhada. He was called this because he had a long finger. He was always complaining about people call him names. One night fairies come to him and put on two more long fingers on him. Then he had more to complain about.
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“If any person wants to get rid of a birth mark let him or her touch a dead person's body...”
If any person wants to get rid of a birth mark let him or her touch a dead person's body. When the dead person’s body had rotted the marks will disappear. - Collector
- Brendan Rocks
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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- Mrs Gallagher
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- Ardfarn, Co. Donegal
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“The building known as the Barracks is situated in the Main Street beside the bridge...”
The building known as the Barracks is situated in the Main Street beside the bridge. It was built in the year 1700 and was used as a military(continues on next page)