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School: Tulach Cliabháin (roll number 12972)

Location:
Tullyclevaun, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Iarfhlaith
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    Once there was a ship going to America and a great storm arose. So all the sailors got afraid and they gave up hope and began to pray. One of them did not Pray for a long time and he did not know how to begin. So he began this way "Dear God" it is about thirty years since I troubled you and if you bring us safe to land I will promise you that it will be thirty years more before I trouble you again.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sarah Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Pat Flynn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Alteen, Co. Leitrim