School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)

Location:
Drumaweer, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 114

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 114

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  1. This story was told to me by Charles McGuinness. His age is 60 years. He lives in Drumaweir. One time a sailor named Doherty from Shrove was away on a voyage. A great storm arose and the ship was reported lost. His family were holding a wake for him. At twelve oclock when they were saying the Rosary beautiful music began to be played and many voices sang "John will be home on Monday". That was supposed to be the fairies. The next day they got a telegram saying that he had been saved and would be home on Monday.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Mc Donald
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Charles Mc Guinness
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50