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Ardlow, Co. an Chabháin
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S. Mac Síomain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1004, Page 105

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  1. The Poet Summoned for a Wandering Goat (continued)

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    A heavy fine I am unfit to pay;
    And for this reason I appeal to you
    Because one word from you will do
    And because I know your princely noble mind
    Was and is to generous deeds inclined;
    And take my word if I this time get free
    My goat no longer on the road shall be;
    I'll tie it to an English iron pin
    Far from the path of crafty policemen."
    This case came up for hearing at Moynalty Petty Sessions Mr Farrell read out in Court the poetic appeal and the magistrates promptly dismissed the case.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit

  2. The Poet's Farewell to the Days of his Youth

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    Soft blows the mild sweet morning gale
    Reviving and perfuming;
    Fresh daisies deck the verdant vale
    And every shade is blooming.
    The lark through boundless field of air
    Proclaims the agent moving
    The village swain exempt from care
    Exulting hears the warning.
    Oh, once those rural joys were mine
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Fitzsimmons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardlow, Co. an Chabháin
    Informant
    Michael Meenagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 64
    Address
    Baile an tSléibhe, Co. na Mí