School: Kenmare (B.) (roll number 2849)

Location:
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Teachers:
Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin Liam Mac Cuisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0461, Page 459

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0461, Page 459

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  1. Bhí fear ann uair agus bhí droch-ghoile aige. Thárla go raibh buachaill aimsire aige a iosfadh an polcadh te. Lá amháin ar seisean le na mhnaoi -
    "B'fearr liom ná mo chapall,
    Agus baile na buaile,
    Dá mbeadh mo ghoile agam,
    Cómh maith lem bhuachaill".
    Thárla ámh gur airig an buachaill é, agus thug freagra air mar seo -
    "Dá mbail leat eirighe ar maidin,
    Agus an baile seo chuardach,
    Dul sa sgioból agus easair a bhualadh,
    Níor ghádh duit a chailleamhaint
    Do chapall ina baile na buaile.
    Agus b'féidir annsan go mbeadh do ghoile,
    Agus chómh maith led bhuachaill".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.