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School: Gortnaskeagh (roll number 16321)

Location:
Gortnaskeagh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Anna Nic Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0199, Page 198

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  1. Song (continued)

    “In sweet county Leitrim in dear old Ireland”

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    (continued from previous page)
    But never held sway
    In the days of old
    Where the Smiths did hold
    Beside old Gortnaskeagh.
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  2. Prayers

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    O Lord preserve me from the greatest of all evils a sudden or unprovided death. And you O merciful Savour meet me with a meek and humble countenance at the moment of my departure from this world.
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    O my Jesus bear me in thy hands this day. Mary, Holy Virgin may I find shelter under thy protecting mantle. Thou Holy Angel who are given to be my
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