School: An Pasáiste Thoir (C.), Port Láirge

Location:
Passage East, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Clare, Bean Uí Eachthigheirn

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He would not take it

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0652, Page 299

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Once there was a man by the name of Skriggems who lived in Passage. He stole a turkey. He went to confession and told the priest. The priest's name was Father Callanane. The priest told him he could not absolve him unless he gave it back to the owner.

He said, "Will you take it Father"
"No, not at all" said the priest. Then he said "Father, if I ask the owner and he will not take it what will I do?"
"Then you can keep it yourself" said the priest. "Alright Father" he said, "it was your turkey I stole."

Collector
Julia Walsh
Gender
female
Address
Passage East, Co. Waterford
Informant
Mrs Julia Walsh
Relation
unknown
Gender
female
Address
Passage East, Co. Waterford
Language
English