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School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

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Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 518

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    Once upon a time three men set off in search of work. Their names were, John Divine, Thomas Divine and James Divine. AT last they got work from a farmer, and were well contented at him. One night the farmers wife asked the three men to wait for the rosary and so they did wait. During the rosary the woman said “May the Divine assistance always remain with us”. When the three men went back to bed one of them asked the other two how did they like the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila Mullaney
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyhanruck, Co. Mayo