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School: Droim Caorthainn

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Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 133

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  1. Stories of the Holy Family in Drumkeeran District

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    It is believed in this district that the Blessed Virgin was a great spinner and that she made all the garments for St. Joseph, Jesus and herself.
    Another belief is that Jesus used to help St. Joseph when he was working.
    The people say that the Blessed Virgin and Jesus were at St. Joseph's bedside when he was dying.
    It is said that the Blessed Virgin always wore blue and white
    When the Holy Family were flying into Egypt the took shelter in a cave. A robber and his wife lived there. The robber's wife had a little baby and its body was covered with big sores. She was going to bath it when Mary asked her if
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