School: N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach (roll number 16289)

Location:
Killasser, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
S. Mac Carrghamhna
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    is why the ass is supposed to be a blessed animal and there is no need to be afraid of any ghosts while you have an "ass" with you at night. Another reason for the ass being so blessed is because it was in the stable where Our Lord was born.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Peyton
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    56
    Address
    Dromada (Gore), Co. Mayo