School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)
- Location:
- Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 336
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Evictions (continued)
“If the people did not pay their rent to the landlord he evicted them...”
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Have ye heard of how the harnessed the Shannon Electricity for to produce;
And they worked at it year after year
To make it a smashing success.
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The Shannon, for mileage three hundred,
With water it's now overflown;
And because it ran short of this liquid
'Twas the cause of their scheme overthrown.
3.
Now they are going to raise up Lake Allen,
To keep there a water supply:
And they say they'll send up for Belhavel ,
For fear this lake would run dry.
4.
So farmers who live in the lowlands,
A wise man's advice you should take;
And don't be caught soft by Belhavel,
The day that she'll head for the lake.(continues on next page)