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School: Machaire

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Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ó Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1023, Page 139

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    There was a sick man dying in Cavan hospital. He was attended by the priest and doctor and they each one sought after his money. The priest said to him "Now my good man, you are going to die and is there any message you would like me to send to your people"?
    The aging man replied, " Yes Father, tell them I died the death of Our Lord - "between two thieves"
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        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Kathleen Mc Caul
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    28
    Address
    Magherintemple, Co. Cavan