School: Seandrom, Ráth Luirc (roll number 11499)

Location:
Shandrum, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlis, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 329

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  1. I
    With a heart all free from sadness, I recently did roam
    Those well known paths of gladness from school returning home.
    Still hoping that as usual I'd be greeted warmly be
    At the home of my dear parents where I can but seldom.
    II
    But when I reached my dwelling too plainly I could know
    Those once blythe hearts were swelling neath pangs of direful woe.
    I learned twas our pastor who departed recently. Our earthly saint as any such beings on earth can be
    III
    The Revrd Father Cotter whose fame
    so widely spread.
    Who many a blessing scattered upon each sinners head.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Fr Lalor
    Gender
    Female