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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

Location:
Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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    “There was a teacher here long ago who was an orphan.”

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    thing happened. The third time she heard the step and she took no notice. In a short time the chair was pulled from under her. She looked behind her and saw her mother. She was very much surprized and asked her mother if she could help her in any way. Her mother said that she needed some prayers. The teacher got Masses said for her soul and offered up lots and lots of prayers for her.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madge Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60
    Occupation
    Cobbler