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School: Paite Gobha (Pettigo)

Location:
Pettigo, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Eilís Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1030, Page 313

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  1. An Amusing Story (continued)

    “In the year 1798 there lived in Pettigo an old shoemaker call M'Ateer...”

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    and said "What are you following me for", she answered "I am married to you". So he had to be content with his fate, and they settled down and lived a quiet and loving life.
    This story, obtained by Tommy Johnston, was told him by his mother, aged 40.
    Mrs Johnston
    Mill St.
    Pettigo
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommy Johnston
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Johnston
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Pettigoe, Co. Donegal