School: An Mhainistir, Móin Rátha (roll number 14243)
- Location:
- Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Br Columban Ó Cróinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 351
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“John Keegan in summer 1832 went on pilgrimage from Gurtnacle - his native district - with a number of his neighbours...”
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But Heaven will light me on. Until I find my way to god and Mary and St John.
- Oh God, it is a dreadful night - how fierce the dark winds blow
It howls like mourning Banshee, its breaking speak of woe;
Twill rouse my slumbering orphans - blow gently, oh wild blast. My wearied hungry darlings are hushed in peace at last.
(II)"And how the cold rain tumbles down in torrents from the skies, Down, down, upon our stiffened limbs, into my children's eyes:- Oh God of Heaven, stop your hand until the dawn of day,
And our upon the weary world again we'll take our way.(continues on next page)
