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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 047

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  2. The Sailor's Confession

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    There was once a man who went to confession. He was a sailor and when he went into the confession box the priest asked him how long was it since his last confession. The man said nothing. Then the priest asked him was it a year and the man said "Sail on." Then the priest asked him was it two years and the man said "Sail on." At last the priest asked him was it ten years and the man said "Anchor there." Then the priest said that the punishment would be very great. Then the man asked the priest would it be on earth that he
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Halpin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheepstown, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Michael Diarmody
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheepstown, Co. Westmeath