Ó Creag, Mánus

Biographical Note

Comprehensive information about this speaker has been compiled by Dr Ciarán Ó Duibhín at http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~oduibhin/doegen/ocreag_biog.htm.

Personal Details Form ('Personalbogen')

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A personal details form (‘Personalbogen’) was completed for each speaker at the Doegen Scheme recording sessions 1928-31. The information displayed below is derived mainly from these forms.

SexMale
Personalbogen form(s) for this speaker (RIA Library ref.)Doegen P-B/123, Doegen P-B/124, Doegen P-B/125
Record number(s) for this speakerLA 1262, LA 1263, LA 1264
Track title(s) for this speakerNuair a bhí mise i mo dhiúlach óg - Mánus Ó Creag
Uimhreacha - Mánus Ó Creag
Bhí beirt Shasanaigh ann - Mánus Ó Creag
An táilliúir aerach - Mánus Ó Creag
An dá uan a chaill mé - Mánus Ó Creag
Track ID(s) for this speaker (User Version)LA_1262d1, LA_1262d2, LA_1263d1, LA_1263d2, LA_1264d1
Forename(s) (Canonical)Mánus
Surname (Canonical)Ó Creag
Alias forename(s)

Manus

Alias surname(s)
  • Craig
County of originCo. Donegal
AddressTawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Age50
Date of birth No data
Place of birthTawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Nearest big town to place of birthDonegal, Co. Donegal
Place(s) lived age 0-6Tawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Place(s) lived age 7-20Tawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal; Scotland (for 2 years)
Place(s) lived from age 20Tawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
EducationPrimary school, Tawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Father's home placeTawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Mother's home placeTawnawully (Townawully), Co. Donegal
Father's professionFarmer
NationalityIrish
Mother tongueIrish
Languages spoken other than IrishEnglish
Able to read?Yes (Irish and English)
Able to write?Yes (Irish and English)
Able to play a musical instrument?No
Able to sing or play modern European kinds of music?No
ReligionCatholic
ProfessionFarmer
Names (of RIA committee members, recordist) appearing on formMyles Dillon, M.A. O'Brien
Comment(s) on voice etc."Strong clear voice." (Myles Dillon)