School: Clochar na Trócaire, Carn Domhnaigh (roll number 16821)
- Location:
- Ballylosky, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: An tSr. M. Beirín Ní Bhaoighill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 176
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- Some of the best singers in this locality are:- William Davenport, the Bridge, Carndonagh, and Mrs. Eugene Dohery, Diamond, Carndonagh.
Mr. Davenport is a famed singer, and sings at "big nights" in the locality. Mrs. Doherty was the leader of the old choir in the chapel, and, she possesses a voice of remarkable quality.
- Informant
- Miss Sarah Nelson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballybeg, Co. Donegal
- The best dancer is Denis Doherty, Ballylosky, Carndonagh. Mr. Doherty, has won several trophies in Boston and New York.
Another good Irish step-dancer is Mr. Eddie Doherty(Mullier), Church Cottage, Carndonagh. He has won many medals at the local Feis.
Other famous dancers are:-
Dan Doherty, Allashane, Carndonagh, James Mac Candless(continues on next page) - Informant
- Miss Sarah Nelson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballybeg, Co. Donegal
