School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
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  1. To my old Hat.
    O hat, protector of the head,
    Although thy life hath nearly fled,
    Thou art beyond the block,
    Thy brim alas! is limp and slack,
    Thy walls are anything but black.
    The crown's received a shock
    No man, no hatter in the West,
    Not even though he did his best
    Could make you fit to wear
    I purchased thee, ah me! I know,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Travers
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Mrs Henneberry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    79
    Address
    Bewley Street, Co. Wexford