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School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)

Location:
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 058

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    a farm house in Cloneyglin Kilbeggan occupied at the time by a Mrs Ryan.
    One day Mrs Ryan was busy working in the Kitchens preparing her husband's dinner, when suddenly a little woman appeared on the floor beside her. Mrs Ryan thinking she was a beggar woman offered her a plate of oatmeal which was the custom at that time. The little woman with a wave of her hand said "Thats not what I came for my good woman. I came to save your life you will meet with an accident at your own door, and if you give me something that you wear yourself I can save you" Mrs. Ryan gave her a little black shawl, and then the little woman took her
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lill Claffey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killinlahan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Carton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loughanagore, Co. Westmeath