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School: Boley, Ballylinan, Athy (roll number 7505)

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Boley, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs. Casey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 022

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    There was a man from Ballyadams passing Rathaspic graveyard late one night. As he was passing he heard a voice saying, "What will I do, or where will I go to", "Go to Heaven", said the man, and a light arose up into the sky.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Hayden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    92
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilcruise, Co. Laois