School: Clochar

Location:
Clogher, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
M. Ó Gealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 32

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    he set out from Croghan: but when he came to Ballintubber he saw no stately church uprising, nor heard the clang of Saor's hammer, nor ring of sculptor's chisel--but a wide swelling plain was all he saw and fruitful flocks and herds.
    King Caral was wroth. He looked upon his wine red hand, and swore but presently was silent, holding with himself Communion.
    "The spirit wareth strong within me to rebuke my hasty words." 'Twas thus his thoughts took form--and turning his chariot round he gave face to Croghan.
    In the meantime a messenger had arrived at Croghan from Ballintubber in Mayo to the West; who, standing on the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Gealbháin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Seán Corkel
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballintober, Co. Mayo