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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0238, Page 277

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    saw him. With the exception of one old man who was crippled and could not run and he went down on his knees and asked Paddy not to do anything to him in the honour of God. Is it me to do anything to you. Didnt we bury you a few weeks ago said the old man. Not atall said Paddy Gallagher well your wife and the tailor are married. Said the crippled old man. When Paddy went home from Mass the wife and the Tailor had to clear with their lives.
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1792A: The Priest's Pig
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mrs Dan Campbell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kingsland, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Tom Connolly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    82
    Address
    Kingsland, Co. Roscommon