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School: Mainistir Phádraig Naofa (roll number 1016)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0084, Page 139

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  1. The Claddagh Boatmen

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    I
    I am a Claddagh boatman bold
    Humble is my calling
    I work and toil from morn till night
    In Galway Bay I'm trawling.
    II
    I care not for the big man's frown
    I ask not for his favour.
    My wants are few, no debts I owe
    I live on honest labour.
    III
    I have one son, one only son
    Unstained by spot or speckle
    The 'sagart' say, on Galway Bay,
    There's none like young Matt Hanly.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Saint Dominicks Road, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mrs Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Saint Dominicks Road, Co. Galway