School: Termonfeckin

Location:
Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 159

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  1. "Of late this world so much has changes,
    That nought should make us wonder,
    Or thing good people are deranged,
    If they but make a blunder.
    Now in Termonfectin what's the go
    They want to understand
    To read and write and thoroughly know
    The language of their land.
    With this intent Newtown's old steward
    Commenced his operations
    And boldly said he felt assured
    It could be done by patience.
    He next a meeting did declare,
    And young men good invited
    They placed him promptly in the Chair
    Which made him quite delighted.
    To fill the the post of Chairman vice
    Two men were nominated
    And Peter Carolan was the choice
    Of all there congregated.
    For Ruler and order to devise,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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