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School: Bohermeen (roll number 3115)

Location:
Bohermeen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0702, Page 024

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  1. The Bell (continued)

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    (1)
    The midday bell is never heard
    While passing through Bohermeen;
    No evening salutation
    To our sweet Heavenly Queen.
    The workman hears no Angelus
    And his master knows that well,
    He never hears a bell.
    (2)
    How many an humble peasant
    That Dame fortune seems to mock
    Are living in their cottage
    Without either watch or clock.
    They stand to see their neighbours pass
    The time of day to tell,
    Lest they be late for Holy Mass
    Because there is no bell.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gibney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath