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School: Tulach Beag (roll number 10717)

Location:
Tully Beg, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Anna Stamhbridge
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 144

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  1. The Valley of the Black Pig

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    About two and a half centuries ago a battle was fought near the little bridge entering Letterkenny and it was known as the Battle of Sprigburn. Shortly after this battle a "black pig" was seen crossing Lifford Bridge. It was seen off and on again till it reached Letterkenny but it did not stop there. It was said that it passed on the outskirts of Ramelton, later seen making its way through this district, past Milford. It was last seen near Fanad. The line or route this clever pig took is known as the Valley of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. black pig (~84)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mollie Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Kilpatrick
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Tully Mountain, Co. Donegal