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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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    “You muses now come aid me ¶ And instantly obey me”

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    Deserves such high laudation until the end of time
    III
    To kind consideration
    Devoid of ostentation
    He gave ample valuation
    And asked but little fine
    Such acts of moderation
    Claims public approbation
    And will ensure salvation
    While health and life decline.
    IV
    The Cahirmurphy farmers
    Can rest without alarm
    With dwellings clean and warm
    And land to yield them grain
    They need not dread the storm
    Which often had done harm
    To victims who are born
    For to perish in the main.
    V
    Each man can give his daughter
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare