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Dominic is mentioned in the transcript as being present during the conversation. The context of the conversation and location suggests he is likely a native speaker from the Erris region.
John is mentioned alongside Dominic, suggesting he is also a participant in the conversation. Given the context, he is likely a native speaker from the Erris region.
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gairid ó shin
a short time ago
ar an oiread seo
this much
bhí bhí teach measartha mór agaibh nach raibh
You had a fairly big house, didn't you?
ó bhí bhí
since was was
cé mhéad seomra a bhí istigh ann
How many rooms were inside it.
'sé cé
'sé cé .
a raibh sé sin mór i gcomparáid lena leis na tithe eile ar an oileán
that was big compared to the other houses on the island.
bhí thart ar an rud céanna
was about the same thing.
tar isteach
come in
ach ní raibh siad chomh mór leis féin
but they were not as big as himself.
ní an cheist níos mó
not the question anymore
tagann orm
I have to
cé cén fáth a bhfuil an leaba fágtha ansin
Why is the bed left there?
níl 'fhios agam a' bhfuil creidim
I don't know if I believe.