School: Scoileanna i gCraoibh an Sciobairín de Chumann na Múinteoirí Náisiúnta

Location:
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Cuileannáin
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  3. XML “Lament for Fr John Power”

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    He was revered and reverenced by every rank and station
    And Father John of every man in Carbrey was the boast.
    His name and fame have been proclaimed in every Christian Nation
    And like Saint Paul by many a sect held in high veneration
    The various wonders which he wrought are Europe's admiration
    And are in circulation in every distant coast.

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    Long shall the poor and needy lament his sad departure
    In sorrow and disorder, affliction and woe
    Who flocked in myriads in distress from every distant quarter
    To partake of his kind offerings in Ballihiloe(?)
    He forsook that mansion for a better habitation
    And Maurice has succeeded him his nephew and relation
    God grant he may display his part on every occasion
    And succour those who claim him with charitable store (?)
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Mícheál Ó Cuileanáin
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir