School: Baile Mhúirne (C.)

Location:
Baile Bhuirne, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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  1. Do bhí fear ann fadóagus fear ana naomhtha do'b'eadh é agus do bhísé cómh naomhtha san gur thug an pápa cros ana mhór do chun a chuir tímcheall a mhuineál.
    Do bhí file na chómhnuidhe in aice leis agus do bhí gáirdín beag aige agus do bhí prátaí agus rudaí mar sin ag fás ann.
    Do goideadh prátaí ón file agus do dhein sé amach gur an fear naomhtha a ghoid iad agus do dhein sé an bhéarsa seo:-
    In ancient times it was the loss,
    To hang the thief upon the cross.
    But now alas I say with grief
    They hang the cross upon the thief.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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