School: Sessiagh Uí Néill

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Sessiagh (O'Neill), Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Liam Mac Meanman
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    Once upon a time there was going to be built in Stranorlar. They were getting stones from Dunwiley quarry to build it.

    Once upon a time there was a going to be built in Stranorlar. They were getting stones from Dunwiley quarry to build it. One day the men were putting stones on a lorry. One man lifted a very large stone as soon as he lifted it a fairy appeared. The fairy said to him "under a stone in this quarry you will find gold" So the man lifted another stone and found the gold. The house was built. the stone was put in a corner next to the door. The people who lived in the house were very rich and happy. Their names were O Raffertys. One night a fairy came in and told them they would be all dead in seven years so so they were
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Grant
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrickmagrath, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Charley Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    49
    Address
    Carrickmagrath, Co. Donegal