School: Stranorlar

Location:
Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill
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    Once upon a time a woman lived in Mentymoragle who fell out with her neighbour and the woman went to another house to tell lies on her neighbour.

    Once upon a time a woman lived in Mentymoragle who fell out with her neighbour and this woman went to another house to tell lies on her neighbour. On her way home she saw a light at a distance. It came closer to her and then she fainted.
    When she recovered she found herself in a house with a woman giving her whisky. The woman of the house asked her what had happened her and she said that she saw a light.
    After this the people always were inside their houses before eight o'clock as they were afraid. This light is still to be seen and when
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mulrine
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Brigid Herron
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    20
    Occupation
    Domestic worker
    Address
    Baile na Finne, Co. Dhún na nGall