School: Tamhnach tSeiscinn (roll number 12778)

Location:
Tawnytaskin, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Aibhistín Ó Tárpaigh

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The Drowning of James Judge

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0234, Page 255

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I have heard the following piece of poetry from my grandfather. It was composed by a man named Skeffington from Corrigeenroe. He composed it in connection with a young man who was drowned while bathing in Drumdoe, which is situated near Ballinafad, Co. Sligo.

I
James Judge, he was a widows son,
He dwelt in Corrigeenroe,
He laboured for his landlord
Judge Flanagan of Drumdoe.
II
He laboured for his landlord
Until his day was in
Himself and his two comrade boys
Went out to have a swim.
III
When he went under water
He still held up his hand
Awaiting for assistance
To come to him from land.
IV
But the time being soon expired
To the bottom he did go,
Biding farewell to Higgins

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Collector
John B. Tivnan
Gender
male
Address
Doon, Co. Roscommon
Informant
John Tivnan
Relation
grandparent
Gender
male
Age
56
Address
Doon, Co. Roscommon
Language
English