School: Clochar Nuala, Dún na nGall (roll number 9389)

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Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
An tSr. Eanda le Muire
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  1. A certain Parish Priest called the Right Rev. Monsignor Walker, who lived in Donegal, a few years ago, instructed his servant boy on the proper way to address the Bishop who was on a visit to the Parochial House. "Now" said the priest, "You go up to the bishop's room, knock at the door and when the bishop says "Who is there" you reply "The boy my Lord". The boy, doing as directed knocked at the Bishop's door "Who is there" asked the bishop and the boy, very much excited replied "The Lord my boy.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. scéalta grinn (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Fenelon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mrs Fenelon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall