School: Brosna (B.) (roll number 13018)

Location:
Brosna, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Aonghus Ó Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 286

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    A feat that made him famous.
    Deserted is the old thatched school
    Suns whitewash, rough cast, plaster
    T'was there I learned the golden rule
    From my good friend John, the master,
    But, all my schoolmates, where are they?
    And few are the friends for them weeping
    Some like myself were lured away
    While some in the church lie sleeping.
    How strange the town, the people too?
    Yet, I would fain, to stay
    But, I must go, alas! adieu!
    Hie me back to Frisco Bay.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Brosna, Co. Kerry