School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)

Location:
Drumaweer, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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    not see the road. There was no ditch on either side of the road. And his horse went off the road and tumbled. So the cart upset and the poor man was under the cart. He was a long time lying there helpless. His daughter came to meet him. They were frightened and the ran to the nearest house for help. And with the aid of two men they carried him. There he lay for over two weeks suffering until he died. He left a widow and two daughters
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Hugh Mc Henry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glennagiveny, Co. Donegal