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Moluag, Saint, c530-592 (patron saint of Argyll)

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Story relating to Teampull Bholley and 'An Groey', 27 October 1873

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW115/4
Scope and Contents Story relating to Teampull Bholley [Teampull Mholuaidh, Eòropaidh/Eoropie, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis] and 'An Groey' probably collected from Angus Gunn, cottar, Dail bho Thuath/North Dell, Nis/Ness, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis. He describes how Pollaig [Moluag] built the temple to include an echo but that he had no roof. While asleep he heard a voice telling him to go to Tràigh Sheannta [Traigh Shanndaigh], which he did and then oak was washed ashore which made a roof without using...
Dates: 27 October 1873

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  • Subject: Teampull Mholuaidh Isle of Lewis Ross and Cromarty Scotland X