School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)

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Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 296

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 296

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    for when the treasure hunters had dug down (af) about four feet the sides of the hole always caved in, or stones fell from the top of the old walls and narrowly escaped hitting one of the seekers after the great wealth
    People who live in the neighbourhood say that lights are often seen on the little island on dark nights. As this island is now uninhabited, it is the home of thousands of wild birds, who find peace and security on this little Island, that once was the home of the great, O'Donnells.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James C. Timony
    Gender
    Male