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School: Seosamh Naomhtha (roll number 16640)

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Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 20

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    The ford now extends from about 100 yards below the Eel Weir, and goes straight across to the back of Nawn’s garage. In Summer it is quiet visible from the bridge and can be crossed in safety if careful. It is said that when Seannaigh was crossing the Ford that he was swept off the Ford, and was carried to his doom over the falls. Hence Béal Átha Seannaigh. This ford is out of use since the bridge was made.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
    Collector
    Sean Mc Gettigan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Mc Gettigan
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal