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School: Whitecross, Julianstown (roll number 3380)

Location:
Whitecross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Criostóir Breathnach
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  1. A Funny Story

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    Once upon a time an Irishman went to London where he never was before. He went into a Church. He was there for some time and he noticed the priests hearing confession, he asked a woman who was polishing brasses was a Catholic Church, "Yes it is a Catholic Church but it is not a Roman Catholic Church" said the woman. The man went over to a statue of Our Blessed and said "I think My Lady both you and I are in the wrong place."
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Landy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Julianstown, Co. Meath

  2. A Funny Story

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    On day a man named Christy Murray went to the fair in Drogheda to sell a horse. When he was there a short time a man came up to him and after some bargaining Christy sold the horse. When he had him sold the new owner asked Murray what faults
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