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School: Leachtbhruadair (Loughfooder) (roll number 14366)

Location:
Lackbrooder, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál P. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0450, Page 188

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  1. To the Old Tongue (continued)

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    When we bartered our own we parted the barriers (sic)
    We pride in the pastimes and sports of the Gael,
    And spurn the Gaelic of learned Saint Brendan,
    We claim to be heirlooms of old Granuaile
    In the language Dhervorgil imported from London
    We're unique ! And today on the face of the globe
    Every race but our own in its language can prattle
    Shout it! Of nations we are the Niobe
    And language and freedom are sunk in the battle
    Arise! and let manhood inscribed on your brow,
    Be stamped on your souls, to go show you have Principles
    Revive the old Tongue that your fathers had, now
    And prove 'tisn't squelched, that it lives- is invincible!
    The press at your back will unearth you our lore
    And teach you like babes at the feet of maternity
    Refuse! You are slaves! You deserve to be more,
    A race of poltroons you'll remain for Eternity
    Patrick Robinson
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mícheál P. Ó Murchadha
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Knocknagashel, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Denis Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lackbrooder, Co. Kerry