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School: Gort an Gharrdha (roll number 11384)

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Gortagarry, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Seán Ó Donnabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0536, Page 316

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    wanted him to stay and he agreed, but when he bethought himself of how the "Holy Water" had saved him, he considered that it would be a great want of faith and ingratitude in him to be afraid. So home he went quite happy, and never again would he venture on the road after dark without a bottle of "Holy Water" in his pocket.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. black pig (~84)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James O Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Carpenter
    Address
    Curraheen, Co. Tipperary