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School: Gortlitreach (roll number 15960)

Location:
Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0220, Page 073

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    Once upon a time there was a man of the name of Peter Quinn got sick and died he had a nephew of the name of James Mollaghan each who lived in Corriga.
    When Peter Quinn died he was brought to the Church next evening and the next days he was buired. The prist blessed clay and put it in a hankchief. The offerings was lifted by James Mollaghan and put in another hankchief. The blessed clay was suposed to be put in the coffin. But James was very clever that put the blessed clay in the priests pocket and held the money himself. Next morning
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hubert Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Lennon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Gortnacamdarragh, Co. Leitrim