School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

Location:
Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 011

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    He was not long in college.
    When the Rev Bishop Brown
    Came to examine those collegians.
    And viewed them all around.
    He said Young man where are you from.
    Come tell me your name.
    I am from the county of Armagh.
    They call me Thomas O Neill
    My mother she is a widow.
    And of a low degree.
    She has done her best endeavours.
    To make a priest of me.
    Since Thomas O Neill is your name.
    The bishop he did say.
    Study hard both night and day.
    I will soon have you ordained.
    To help your tender mother.
    Who was so good to thee
    I will send you home a credit.
    Four country boys to see.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lyredaowen, Co. Cork