School: Drong (roll number 15699)

Location:
Drung, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán P. Mac Gabhann
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  1. A Story

    Fairy tales are common in this district but nearly every person has them in different ways.

    A Story.
    Fairy tales are common in this district, but nearly every person has them in different ways.
    For instance the fairy tree in Croagh is the principal one which is talked about in this district.
    In the face of Croagh near to the giant's grave stands a rowan tree.
    It is about fifteen feet in height, and about ninety years of age. It is crooked for about twelve feet and the remaining three are straight, and it also hangs down over a rock called the "Rowan tree rock".
    This tree is supposed to be frequented by fairies.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyargus, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Brigid Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    86
    Address
    Ballyargus, Co. Donegal