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School: Rashina, Athlone

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Rashinagh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
S. Ó Cinnéide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0810, Page 252

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    She was always a considerate woman
    An old woman was very sick, and a neighbouring old farmer was very busy sowing potatoes. He would not wish her to die before Friday for fear he would lose a day at the funeral. She lived till Friday and was buried on Sunday so he had not to lose a day. He said, I knew she would not die any sooner, she was always a considerate woman.
    It will be the end of us all
    The bride was departing and they were all bidding her adieu. An elderly spinster, a relative of the bride said, "Sure it will be the end of us all".
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mr Daniel Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Straduff, Co. Offaly