School: Camross, Mountrath

Location:
Camross, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 147

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 147

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    many underglidings.
    Nenervo erected a machine for grinding
    With the art of industry upon it sit smiling.
    With chance to the beauties of Castletown Dale
    V
    The rural swain in the field cultivating
    The cottage spinner at home regulating
    Thoughts with their muses in the shades moderating
    The harmonious notes of the cuckoo and owl,
    ‘Tis here cunning Reynard his cubs are defending
    Poor puss from the hunt has escaped their attention
    While Dan with his pipes he is superintending,
    The groves that are charming near Castletown Dale.
    VI
    Kind providence here has a temple
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Aghduff, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Carrowreagh, Co. Laois