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School: Corderay (roll number 12735)

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Shancurry, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Céilleachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0208, Page 156

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  1. The Drowning on Lough Allen

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    On the second day of April 1831
    Being on a Good Friday at the rising of the sun
    Our neighbours going to the market town.
    Came flocking to the shore
    And fourteen of that number returned there no more
    Between Rossbeg and Corry point
    We hoisted up our soil
    And if the wind blew from the west
    We would have a pleasant gale
    Going in a row from Harbour
    Johnny to her did say
    Be quick and make your market
    Early in the day
    They all agreed to sail at three
    And go along the shore
    They all agreed as you may see
    And Johnny said no more
    At seven oclock that evening they all agreed to go
    And Johnny to the helm the other three to row
    And Jerry Corrigan and M[?] [?]
    were two young lads
    And eight young females made the other half a score
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. drowning (~292)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Céilleachair
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir