School: St Boden's, Culdaff

Location:
Culdaff, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Doiminic Ó Duibhne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1123, Page 106

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  1. Far over one thousand years ago, St. Bodin came to Culdaff from an island called "Cillde" near the western coast of Scotland.
    One account says that he came in a small wooden boat. He sailed right up the "Unne:" - that is the deep pool in the mouth of the Culdaff river: - and left the boat in the middle of the river where it changed to stone; and where it still remains a wonder to all who see it. However this boat came to the river it is a source of wonder to strangers, and is looked on with respect "aye" with awe by the natives of the place. In no case did ever a person show disrespect to St. Bodin's boat but punishment from the unknown source followed.
    Another account says that St. Bodin and two other saints were trying to convert some of the people along the coast of Scotland. They were attacked by the very people whom they were trying to help. St. Bodin got separated from his companions when all three tried to reach the shore and escape by
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Doiminic Ó Duibhne
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    George Mc Sheffrey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 60
    Occupations
    Farmer
    Fisherman
    Address
    Carthage, Co. Donegal