School: Lisín (B.), An Sciobairín (roll number 15563)
- Location:
- Lisheen Upper, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0295, Page 256
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“Batty Hegarty's Bit of Moonshine" was published recently (a second time) in the issue of "The Southern Star" - Realt an Deiscirt", 24-12-'38.”
"Batty Hegarty's Bit of Moonshine" was published recently, (a second time) in the issue of "The Southern Star" - "Réalt an Deiscirt" 24-12-'38.It is a newspaper published weekly in Skibbereen. It relates to an incident that occurred about 90 to 100 years ago.The remnants of the old park wall are still to be seen, as well as the ruins of Squire Beecher's residence. He was a kinsman of Sir John Beecher, Mallow Co Cork. Batty Hegarty's descendants are to be found in the parish of Achadh Dúin.
(Reproduced from the issue of "Cork Co. Eagle and Munster Advertiser" of April 30 1910)
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When the springtime tints the hedgegrows, or when autumn leaves are brown,"Tis a pleasant thing to wander through the fields of Aughadown,And to gossip with the husbandmen of matters grave and gay,Reminiscent of the times and folks that long have passed away,By the roadway, in the meadow relic of the past is shown,Hoary pile of crumbling ruins all dismantled, ivy-grown,Round which circles a quaint stone wall, workmanship of crafty hand,And the background of a story passing current in the land.(continues on next page)