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School: Stranorlar

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Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1096, Page 30

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    So fast did the tears came that he was soon surrounded by a flood of tears. Then he happened to stumble and fall and the water of his own tears closed in on him for ever. This did the Giants repentance save him from a terrible death which the fairies had planned. Every Halloweve night at 12 oclock it is said that the waters of the lake become salty. So now you know how the lake got its name.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Barnesmore, Co. Donegal
    Collector
    Edna O' Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Willie J. Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballynaglack, Co. Donegal