School: Clochar na Trócaire, Carn Domhnaigh (roll number 16821)

Location:
Ballylosky, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Beirín Ní Bhaoighill
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  1. Death Signs

    Two children belonging to Mr Daniel Doherty, Altohay, Carndonagh, died about twenty five years ago.

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. death (~1,076)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Daniel Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Cabadooey or Altashane, Co. Donegal
  2. Death Signs

    Before me Charlie Mc Keague dies about four years ago, a "caoineadh" was heard at a lonely road called "the pipes".

    Before Mr Charlie Mc Keague died about four years ago, a "caoineadh" was heard at a lonely road called "the pipes." This was suppose to be his "wrath."
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