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School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)

Location:
Killasona, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 456

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    A True Story
    There was one time a priest who anxious to know the meaning of the mystery of the Blessed Trinity. One day as he walked along the seashore he saw a little child digging a hole in the sand. The priest asked the child what he was doing. The boy answered and said that he going to pour the sea into the hole he was after making. The priest said "you could not do that it would be impossible". I will have it empty before you
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susanna Reid
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Patrick Reid
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 66
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford