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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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  1. St Peter and the Beggar

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    Our Lord and St. Peter were walking along a road one day. They met an old beggar and Our Lord gave him a penny. They met a strapping poor young fellow and Our Lord gave him a shilling because he knew he would not keep it long.
    St. Peter asked Our Lord why did you give that strong fellow a shilling and gave only a penny to the weak old man. Our Lord said, "The young fellow is spending his money now in a public
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peigí C. Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female