School: Bun an Fhionnghlaise (roll number 11454)

Location:
Bunnafinglas, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Maoláin
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  1. Once upon a time there lived a woman who used always go to evening devotions although the chapel was three miles away from her. One evening she was late so she waited in the chapel after all the other people and she fell asleep. The doorkeeper of the church came and locked the door thinking that there was nobody in he locked the door.
    At twelve o'clock she awoke and she was astonished to see all the candle lit.Then a priest went on the altar and he called aloud "Is there anyone to serve Mass," but the woman didn't answer. He said it three times and then he read Mass himself. The next day she told the priest, and he asked her would she come with him to the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie J. Grogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Grogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo