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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 05_039

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    One hot summer's day the Blessed Virgin was walking along a road carrying the Child Jesus in her arms.
    She got very warm and tired and she was unable to carry the Child much longer. Just then a girl passed her by and she asked her to carry the Child a bit for her, but the girl refused her.
    In a few minutes after another girl passed her by. The Blessed Virgin asked her
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maisie Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Beesie Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    41
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo