Mac Seagháin, Tomás

Biographical Note

Comprehensive information about this speaker has been compiled by Dr Ciarán Ó Duibhín at http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~oduibhin/doegen/acseaghain_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/134, Doegen P-B/135
Record number(s) for this speakerLA 1273, LA 1274
Track title(s) for this speakerEachtra farraige (cuid 1) - Tomás Mac Seagháin
Eachtra farraige (cuid 2) - Tomás Mac Seagháin
Goidé mar fuair mo mhac bás - Tomás Mac Seagháin
Track ID(s) for this speaker (User Version)LA_1273d1, LA_1274d1, LA_1274d2
Forename(s) (Canonical)Tomás
Surname (Canonical)Mac Seagháin
Alias forename(s)

Thomas

Alias surname(s)
  • McShane
County of originCo. Donegal
AddressCappagh, Teelin, Lifford, Co. Donegal
Age70
Date of birth No data
Place of birthTeelin, Co. Donegal
Nearest big town to place of birthDonegal, Co. Donegal
Place(s) lived age 0-6Teelin, Co. Donegal
Place(s) lived age 7-20Teelin, Co. Donegal
Place(s) lived from age 20Teelin, Co. Donegal
EducationPrimary school, Teelin, Co. Donegal
Father's home placeTeelin, Co. Donegal
Mother's home placeTeelin, Co. Donegal
Father's professionFarmer and fisherman
NationalityIrish
Mother tongueIrish
Languages spoken other than IrishEnglish
Able to read?Yes (English)
Able to write?No
Able to play a musical instrument?No
Able to sing or play modern European kinds of music?No
ReligionCatholic
ProfessionFarmer and fisherman
Names (of RIA committee members, recordist) appearing on formMyles Dillon, M.A. O'Brien
Comment(s) on voice etc."Deep strong voice." (Myles Dillon)