School: Gort na Léime (roll number 13012)

Location:
Gortaleam, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 0343

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  2. Once upon a time there lived a poor man (an he had no way of living) He was a sailor and he was not at confession for 20 years. He decided to go to confession to a missioner. The missioner asked him how long is it since you were at your last confession. Is it five years "sail away said the sailor." Is it ten years said the priest "sail away said the sailor." If it 15 years" said the missioner "Sail away said the sailor". Is
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