School: Brúgh Ríogh (C.) (roll number 10229)

Location:
Bruree, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Siobhán, Bean Uí Chonaráin
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    what will you give me for good news.
    "Faith" said O Donnell "Ill give you the best pair of brogues I can make"
    "Then" said the coachman "you may know that Ormsby is dead and your little house can stand".
    The remains of O'Donnells little house still may be seen beside the great ruined residence. One of the O Donnell family made the following poem.
    I
    My castle walls are strong. I trow
    And long shall wear heir stately seeming
    Its flowery lawns, its fountains gay.
    And sweet the morning star is gleaming
    And far around by Tullerboy
    The face of nature's half Elysian.
    And earthen walls no more shall mar.
    2
    The radiance of Aurora's vision
    As quickly till that cottier clown.
    That he must seek some others shieling.
    Before tomorrows sun goes down.
    I care not where he finds a dwelling
    Tis done, the victim meets the blow.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Regan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bruree, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mr M. Jones
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bruree, Co. Limerick