School: Brosna (B.) (roll number 13018)
- Location:
- Brosna, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Aonghus Ó Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 283
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- (continued from previous page)toothache they used soot [?] and it was supposed to be a great remedy for them.
- IWhat does this whistle still reveal
We're coming to a station
Tis just a suburb, Abbeyfeale
We're near our destination
Those men who stand outside the gate
Seem anxious for to meet me.
They're Dad and Mike who there await
With a great big hug to greet me
God bless you, son, you're welcome home
You look the same as ever
Nor time nor clime, where'ere I roam
Can change me, Dad, no, never
But six long miles we've got to go
We'll start off in a minute
Get busy Mike, dont be so slow
Go tackle up the jennet(continues on next page) - Informant
- William O' Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 46
- Occupation
- Postman
- Address
- Brosna, Co. Kerry
