School: Killyon (roll number 7120)
- Location:
- Killyon, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Fithceallaigh
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“Once upon a time there lived an old couple named Hackett in Kilkenny-West, Athlone, Co Westmeath.”
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Philomena McLoughlin
Hill-of-DownOnce upon a time there lived an old couple named Hackett in Kilkenny-West, Athlone, Co Westmeath. They were very careless about their religion and about attending their church. On one occasion the Minister called in and started questioning the old couple about their religion. He asked the old woman did she know that Christ died for us. She was amazed and said, "Begorra your(continues on next page) - Collector
- Philomena Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killyon, Co. Meath
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- James Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killyon, Co. Meath