School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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  1. There was a man once upon a time and he lived in terrible misery. When he died he went to heaven and St. Peter was at the gate before him and he knew of the hard life he led. You know you never gave any charity in your day. I did indeed I gave two pence to the poor. The Guardian Angel was called and he looked over the books and he found he did give a penny but he could not trace the receipt for the other one. St. Patrick was called on
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Niall Ó Domhnaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenachallow, Co. Donegal