School: Ráth Séideóg (roll number 8786)
- Location:
- Ráth Seideoige, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Brighid Ní Dhomhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1104, Page 85
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“Another time while men were cutting turf in a hill called "Greagory" they discovered a crock of butter.”
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“There is a rock in Glenkeeragh called the "Altar Lea" where Mass was said in the Penal Days.”
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“If a cat washed her face it is said to be a sign of rain.”
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“Banshee's wail is a crying which follows some families of people.”
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“There was a man in Fahykeen found a bell while scattering clay in his field.”
There was a man in Fahykeen found a bell while scattering clay in his field. It is supposed to be a beautiful Mass Bell. - Many years ago in the townland of Prucklish Co Donegal an old lady was walking in a field. Suddenly a little baby appeared to her and spoke.
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