School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bun Dorcha, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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    lot of money in compensation for his mother. Dannil told Hudin and Dudin that he got the cattle and money for his mother as there was a great price for old hags down in the town. The two killed their mothers and carried them away to the town and they met the police and they went near to be sent to prison so they had to go and bury the old women. They asked Dannil where did he get the money and Dannil (said) told them to come with him and he would (and he would) show them where he got the cattle. They went together down to a big sea and Dannil said let one of you go down first and the sea will open
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    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
    Caitlín Ní Niaidh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Pádhraig O' Niaidh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Bun Dorcha, Co. Mhaigh Eo