School: Cill a' Lachtáin
- Location:
- Killallaghtan, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó hAllmhuráin
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- (continued from previous page)Tis very dear unto me though you may think it a trifle,
I'll hang it up now by the side of my rifle,
I'll leave them up there as long as they last,
And I often will think of the days that are past.In memory of Paddy Headd's holidays by his Mother.
- My name is John Headd ye all know me well,
I live in Killoran the truth I will tell,
And now if you listen I'll tell you some more
I was born in June 1924.
In a place they call Newtown I first saw the light,
Above Killoran chapel in that village to the right,
With my brothers and sisters I live happy there,
I never could be as happy elsewhere.
I go to Killoran mass every Sunday you know,(continues on next page) - Collector
- Johnie Headd
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killoran, Co. Galway
- Informant
- Mrs Headd
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killoran, Co. Galway
