School: Seandrom, Ráth Luirc (roll number 11499)

Location:
Shandrum, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlis, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 330

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Who has left his flock to mourn the slaves of misery
    Has gone to rest in his maker breast for all eternity
    IV
    Afflicted Newtown Parish may well their loss deplore
    For the love for them he cherished they'll neer experience more.
    The truly noble leader of Catholicity.
    The scourge of its oppressors he always proved to be
    V
    The heavenly Lord who sent him upon this earth of care
    The equals of St Patrick He surely did send there.
    He taught his erring people the way to heavenly weal
    Alas I fear that too severe his heavy loss they'll feel
    VI
    The heavens first that gave him an irksome task to play. Gave fortitude to bear it
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Fr Lalor
    Gender
    Female