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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lios Mór

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Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
An tSr M. Cárthach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0636, Page 10

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  1. The School at the Rock

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    Many years have now passed and our school days are gone,
    But those memories are cherished by all and each one,
    who in childhood assembled at the stroke of the clock,
    To be present for roll call in the School at the Rock.
    II
    In my dreams oft I think of the teachers fond smile,
    In the morning to greet is like a mother her child
    I can hear the roll calling, she is counting her flock,
    marking present and absent in the School at the Rock.
    III
    It is well I can picture the start of each day
    When the teachers and pupils united in prayer
    Every work was made sacred by the offering to God,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs J. O' Brien
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford