School: Ballysadare (B.) (roll number 7410)
- Location:
- Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Mac Sitric
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0176, Page 072
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- (continued from previous page)Connaughton ,Drummey , Brennan, Tighe and two hour boys named Taylor.
Now there is a song about this disaster which is sung by many locals.
- The Mills of Ballisodare.
Come all you loyal heroes where ever you may be.
Come and pay attention and listen now to me.
Concerning this sad accident a burning now beware .
And pray for those who lost their lives.
In the Mill of Ballisodare
II
It was on a Thursday evening as quick as you may hear
After coming from their dinner without either dread or fear.
The fire arose most terrible all in one moment's time(continues on next page) - Collector
- J. Mc Partland
- Informant
- Dan Mc Gloin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
