School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)
- Location:
- Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Mother Paul
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- (continued from previous page)out, he sat at the ford begging, and as he wore a big red night cap, he was soon called the Boccough Ruadh. The little bit of money he gave the O'Sheas for his support came in useful.And so things went on till old Neale died, and as kind as he had been to the Boccough, his son, Terry, was kinder. One fine morning, however, the Boccough said "Terry alanna, I won't be alive in twenty-four hours." "Wisht now" said Terry "keep up a good heart and I'll run for the priest." But the Boccough said it was no use, and he went mad entirely when Terry asked for money to get a doctor, "If I have as much as would buy me a coffin" says he "may my soul never rest." And so he(continues on next page)
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- O' Toole
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- Old Town, Co. Laois