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School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)

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Ballina, Co. Mayo
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D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 401

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    from them. She went on her knees at the foot of the Reak she was two day and two nights going to the top of it. When she sat down a faintness came over her and she fell into a sleep. When she awoke Granny was by her side. She handed her a paper and said Look is this the paper you put your hand on when you sold yourself and you family " It is " said the poor widow "I give a thousant thanks to God that I am saved" When she came home the priest came and said Mass in her house. The widow went to confession. She herself and her seven children received the body of Christ from the priest, And withen half an hour herself and her family were dead and there is no doubt but that they went to heaven. And that we may go to the same place.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardnaree or Shanaghy, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Boland
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardnaree or Shanaghy, Co. Mayo