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School: Gort an Iomaire (roll number 8379)

Location:
Gortanummera, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Sabhaois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0057, Page 0042

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    Says root Old Máire Nash.
    XVI
    Now after years of work and want
    A worn out beggar I
    Shall enter soon the Workhouse
    And a paupers death to die.
    XVII
    But Darcy Bob and Matthew Burke
    And the most noble Ulick John
    To answer for their wickedness
    Before God's throne are gone.
    XVIII
    And when the book was opened
    They were asked I'm very sure
    To explain their many robberies
    And oppressions of the root.
    XIX
    The verdict then recorded
    Which no earthly court can quash
    For Clanrichard had no interest there
    Says root Old Máire Nash.
    XX
    So lonely now and houseless
    Are the broad fields of Gortrea
    While Claggernagh and Thornfield
    Are desolate as they
    Undisturbed the graziers' bullocks sleep
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Finnerty
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Mason
    Address
    Duniry, Co. Galway