School: Cronaghbois (roll number 2658)

Location:
Crannogeboy, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Criostóir Ó Beirn
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    There was once upon a time a man who was looking for lodging.

    There was once upon a time a man who was looking for lodging. On his way he met a man and asking him if he would keep him for the night. The man told him that there was castle over there and if he would stay in it that night he would give him five pounds. The man said he would earn the money and he went up to the castle. He (went) brought a prayer book and holy water with him that night to stay there.
    He lit a lamp and put on a good fire. He wasen't there long until he heard (a)
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Andy Maloney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60
    Occupation
    Vagrant
    Informant
    Patrick Shovlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal