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School: Oileán Baoi (Dursey) (roll number 13138)

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Dursey Island, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0274, Page 117

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  1. 'My Life on You, Leary' (continued)

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    The Leary man, however, insisted on putting all the take into her - he was safe enough as he was in another boat. When Jerh Mór saw how the boat was he gave up all hope of ever making " Lic " with her. Before he started out he took a ten-shilling note out of his pocket and handed to his son who was only a young fellow in one of the boats ( This young fellow is now about 70 yrs. ) - he did not care to bring any money to the bottom with him. Just as they were pushing off to start out for LIC, Jerh Mór turned round and shouted as if they were his last words:
    " My life on you Leary. "
    They got to " LIC " alright but " My life on you Leary " has lived on as a pass-word ever since
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. catching animals
          1. fishing (~216)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Dudly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilmichael, Co. Cork