School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)
- Location:
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Liam Seóighe
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090D, Page 01_042
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- 1. I bubble up through the messy earth on the summit of Cnoc Dubh and I come tumbling down the mountain side. I am overjoyed when I reach the level ground as I am quite dizzy after my trip down the mountain. Then I flow through Henegans land and finally I reach "Colm Loch."I go very quietly through the village but I make more noise in the rocky pools beyond. I shout at a man ploughing in the field and I gabble to the children coming from school. Then I wind my way along through the meadows.I turn a mill-wheel at Ballinrobe. It is heavy work and I am glad to get it over. I twist this way and that and flow through(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Caitlín Ní Ging
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
