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School: Cúl Chaonaig (Coolkenney) (roll number 14631)

Location:
Culkeeny, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
S. Ó Coigligh
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    As I lie down on my right side
    As Jesus lay on Mary's knee
    If any bad thoughts approachth me
    Jesus himself will waken me
    God bless the branch, God bless the flower
    God bless me at my last hour
    Amen
    Collected by Anna Mc Gonagle
    From Rose Mc Gonagle Leiter Culdaff Co. Donegal
    Taught to her by her grandmother who died over 20 years ago aged 93.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. prayers (~3,266)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Mc Gonagle
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Rose Mc Gonagle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Letter, Co. Donegal