School: Eanach, Sráid na Cathrach (roll number 15221)

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1. Opening of the West Clare Railway

   

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   I
   O'Brien dear just listen here, I'll tell to you some news,
   Although you're at the breakfast now, the treat you wont refuse,
   It's nothing bad, dont stare like that, my good fellow eat away,
   The West Clare Line is finished now, the train runs to Malbay.

   II
   No more we'll face the cutting winds, in Patsey Gorman's car,
   Or pass through bleak Mt Callan when the elements are at war,
   But snugly sit and gaze abroad, in sunshine or in rain,
   While we are swiftly borne along by the Miltown Malbay train.

   III
   Old Robert Cummins shakes his head, and says "Tis very quare,
   That all the fine old prophecy should melt away in air,
   For old Shawn Rynne oft said to him, the smoke would ne'er be seen,
   Arising from the engine, as it rolled down from Rineen."

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   Topics

   1. objects
      1. man-made structures
         1. public infrastructure
            1. roads (~2,778)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Áine Ní Chathasaigh

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Occupation

   Iníon feirmeora

   Address

   Annagh, Co. Clare

   Informant

   Mrs K. White

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   68

   Address

   Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare