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School: Kilturk (B.)

Location:
Kilmore, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0878, Page 029

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    The Carols have been sung in Kilmore parish church since the 17th century. They were composed by Father Peter Devereux parish priest of Kilmore, and ever since there is a tradition that a Peter Devereux mus be one of the singers.
    There are Carols for Christmas Day, The Epiphany, and New Year's Day.

    Some verses of the Carols:-
    Christmas Day
    The darkest midnight in December
    No snow nor hail nor winter storm
    Shall hinder us for to remember
    The babe that on this night was born
    With Shepherds we are come to see
    This lovely infant's glorious charm
    Born of a maid as the prophet said
    The God of love in Mary's arm.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballask, Co. Wexford