School: Breac-chluain (roll number 13147)
- Location:
- Brackloon, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam Ó Seachnasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0001, Page 401
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“In the year of 1880 to Connaught I came in, I left my native Donegal a fortune to win.”
In the year of 1880 to Connaught I came in
I left my native Donegal, a fortune for to win.
But instead of winning fortune myself I brought to ruin,
For day and night, my thoughts are set on the maid of River View.When I came here a stranger, my heart was light and gay
I did my work with a right good will, as I got a generous pay.
I was faithful to my master and his work right well I'd do.
Then when my toil was over I'd set out for River View.When first i saw this maiden fair 'twas on a summer night(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Miss A. Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Brackloon, Co. Galway