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School: Kilnaleck (C.)

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Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs. Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0994, Page 271

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    his tongue out. He remained there until night, when he went home he was very annoyed over his tongue. The next day he sent for Fr Galligan to come to visit his house. When the priest came the man asked him to help him and Father Galligan said he would if he promised never to make fun of him or any other person again he would leave him alright, so he promised and was left alright. When Fr Galligan was dying he died with a large heavy cross laid on him as penance for his sins during his lifetime.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mollie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Michael Quinn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan