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School: St Columba's, Buncrana

Location:
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Eoghan Ua Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1111, Page 123

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  1. Story (continued)

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    down on his knees to get a drink a trout swam by his mouth. Then he said that all the trout from that day that was caught in the stream would always have a bad smell and from that day till this day all the trout that are caught in the stream have a bad smell.
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  2. The Rockytown Light

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    I have seen it quite lately although from afar
    Shining so brightly and like a star
    Now in full view and then out
    of sight
    Playing at hide-and-seek, the
    Rockytown Light.
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    Some people say its unearthly
    that's so
    A wandering spirit that walks
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