School: Rochfortbridge (Convent of Mercy) (roll number 14603)
- Location:
- Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr. M. Aquin
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- (continued from previous page)out on top of Greve Bawn Hill. Customs were gathered at Miss Garry's house. It was a turnpike road.
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- Mary Grehan
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- Old storyOn opposite end of garden to Miss Garry's house lived a large family. All died except the mother and daughter. One day a very tiny woman came to the door asking alms. The woman of the house said she had nothing, but the little woman said "You have oatmeal". I'll share it with you, Im very poor" She told her she would have no luck in her present home, and went upstairs to the bedroom, on examin-(continues on next page)