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School: Bun an Fhionnghlaise (roll number 11454)

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Bunnafinglas, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Maoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0127, Page 35

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    which was standing up against the wall in his sleeping-room. When the priest saw him running into the press he turned to the man and said. "Ha, I know how it is now." "Who is it" said the man. "It is the devil" said the priest and I will soon banish him out of here. Then he put on his vestments and started reading. After the priest brought the devil out in the shape of a dog. He went out through the roof and as he was going out he said to the man, "Only for you blessed yourself last night I would have you down with me to eternal torments now." The priest told him to be careful and to say his prayers every morning and night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Grogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Grogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo