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School: Bán Riabhach, Old Leighlin

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Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 091

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    14.3.'38
    There are many stories told about the Holy Family. Here are some I collected from my father and grandfather. When the holy family were going to Egypt they rested at a certain place for the night and in the morning there was a cherry tree at that place and water sprung up for those who are thirsty and are wandering around the desert.
    There is a story told that the neighbouring women used to come in and familiarly with the Blessed Virgin and ask her if she would let out the little Jesus to play. He would look at her to ask if He might go.
    There is another story told how one day the Holy Family went in to a robbers house and asked for lodging. The woman welcomed them and made them
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
          1. the Holy Family (~429)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Hayden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Hayden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Baunreagh, Co. Carlow