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School: Derries (roll number 11388)

Location:
Derries, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Meadhbh Bean Uí Chiaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 015

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 015

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    And lots of tubs of butter were unearthed. The roads into the bogs are very bad, but indeed it is a place to be proud of. There is one national school in the Derries and lots of fine scholars been sent well educated from it. There were also fairies seen around the districts. There are about 14or 15one storied houses and about 4 two storied houses in it.
    Long ago people could speak Irish, but not many people over 10 can speak Irish in this district. Mrs O’ Donnell, Rock-hill, Ballintra is over 80, and she can speak Irish.
    The surname of the collector and informant is LOVE.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. seanchas áitiúil, dinnseanchas (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Derries, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Collector
    Emily Love
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derries, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mr Alexander Love
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derries, Co. Dhún na nGall