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School: Ballymahon (B.) (roll number 12690)

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Ballymahon, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Eugene Conway
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0751, Page 278

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    and disappeared. After the man repented and never went to the bar again, but stayed at home and minded the children. He came to the conclusion that his poor wife wasn't happy because he was such a sinner and didn't mind the children, and he thought God sent his wife to him to teach him a lesson.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Skelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymahon, Co. Longford
    Informant
    James Caufield
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creevagh Beg, Co. Longford