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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 06_057

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    Our Lord and St. Peter were walking along a road to gether one day. They met a beggar and Our Lord gave him a penny. They met a strapping young fellow and Our Lord gave him a [?] because he knew he would not have it long. St. Peter asked Our Lord why did he give a [?] to the strong fellow and only gave a penny to the weak old man. "Well", said Our Lord, "the young man
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Máirtín Caoigín Ó hOistín
    Gender
    Male