School: Christian Bros., Manor St. Cathair Phortláirge (roll number 16735)

Location:
Waterford, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Dálaigh
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    Dry eyes are better than heavy tears ¶ We have moist summers those years

    " Dry eyes are better than heavy tears
    We have moist summers those years
    Be me aware of the life you lead
    Of Hell and Purgatory be much afraid "
    P. Ó Muirgeasa
    ón tsean-dream
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pádraig Ó Muirgheasa
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Occupation
    Oibrí
    Address
    Glenshask Beg, Co. Waterford