School: Coillte Clochair (C.) (roll number 2364)

Location:
Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Sorcha Ní Mhuireagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0195, Page 157

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  1. There is a story in our district of a man who ceased attending Mass for some reason. The Priest of the place told him of his error and the man said I will get the brath of my back as well as you. Take care of that" said the good Priest. In years after when the man died and was being buried it was with great difficulty his body could be got into the grave. We have another story of a Priest who went into a house on business. There was a girl in the house who was very indifferent with him because he was clergyman. She said "go away you black pig" Take my word said the
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    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Meehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lattone, Co. Fermanagh
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Gordon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Lattone, Co. Fermanagh