School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)
- Location:
- Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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“I am a bold true Irish man John Mitchell is my name. Its for to join my Country boys From Newry town I came...”
(continued from previous page)me worse than all.
IV
They offered me my liberty if I'd forsake the cause.
But I'd rather die for Ireland's rights than betray my Irish boys.
It was on board a convict bark bound for Britania's shore
When each and every Irish boy would be glad to greet you
To old Ireland's shore.
They offered me my liberty if I'd forsake the cause
But I'd die for Ireland's rights rather than betray my Irish boys.
- What is taken from you before you get it
Ans = Your photo
What is the first thing that happens when you fall into the sea.
Ans = You get wet.
Why is a vain young lady like a drunkard.
Ans = They are both fond of the glass.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Kathleen Duffy
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 15
- Address
- Ballinrumpa, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Tom Duffy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 49
- Address
- Ballinrumpa, Co. Mayo
