School: St Boden's, Culdaff

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   Far over one thousand years ago, St. Bodin came to Culdaff from an island called "Cillde" near the western coast of Scotland. One account says that he came in a small wooden boat. He sailed right up the "Unne:" - that is the deep pool in the mouth of the Culdaff river: - and left the boat in the middle of the river where it changed to stone; and where it still remains a wonder to all who see it. However this boat came to the river it is a source of wonder to strangers, and is looked on with respect "aye" with awe by the natives of the place. In no case did ever a person show disrespect to St. Bodin's boat but punishment from the unknown source followed. Another account says that St. Bodin and two other saints were trying to convert some of the people along the coast of Scotland. They were attacked by the very people whom they were trying to help. St. Bodin got separated from his companions when all three tried to reach the shore and escape by

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   Topics

   1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Doiminic Ó Duibhne

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Múinteoir

   Informant

   George Mc Sheffrey

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   Over 60

   Occupations

   Farmer

   Fisherman

   Address

   Bun an Ghaoith, Co. Dhún na nGall