School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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  1. About one hundred years ago there was a ship going from Ireland to some-other foreign countries. It was filled with people. When the journey was almost ended a girl looked out the window of the ship and she saw another girl in the water. She could only see her neck and shoulders. She called out saying that some-one was drowning. The captain of the ship looked out and saw the girl combing her hair. He said
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Ruane
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    William Ruane
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tawnagh More, Co. Mayo