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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 248

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    When the Holy Family found that they could get no other shelter than the stable at Bethlehem they set about making a fire. St Joseph could not find any withered wood. He got a saw and cut down an Ash tree. Although the Ash was green it blazed up and soon there was a fine warm fire. Ever since that time the Ashwood burns even when freshly cut and full of sap.
    On the first Christmas night when the shepherds went to adore the new-born Babe, they took their sheep with them. One small lamb was afraid of being left
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr Michael Donlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cahercannavan, Co. Clare