School: Moynalty (B.)
- Location:
- Moynalty, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Uillford Ó Maoilmhichil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0705, Page 340
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- (continued from previous page)But, ah, dear sir, here I assent and say
A heavy fine I am unfit to pay;
And for this reason I appeal to you
Because one word from you will do,
And because I know your princely , noble mind,
Was and is to generous deeds inclined;
And take my word if I this time get free,
My goat no longer on the road shall be;
I'll tie it to an English iron pin
Far from the path of craft policemen."The case came up for hearing at Moynalty Petty Sessions Mr Farrell read out in court the poetic appeal, and the magistrates dismissed the case.
- "With deep regret one evening I walked through
The village where first my breath I drew;
To me, alas, to was a doleful scene -
The doors were closed, the lonely street was green.
Sad and forlorn there I stood alone,
Heart sick with grief, unheeded and unknown;
No hoary sage to tell a pleasing tale,(continues on next page)
