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School: Island Parish

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Ballina, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Seán Ó Móráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0805, Page 440

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    Here lies the remains of Walsh's Ass. For years he drew water from the cross. To ride on the barrell filled the children with bliss. But now he is buried above in the liss.
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    When passing by look down on the spot And think of time when on his back you sat And to your friends you can proudly tell He has no soul and he cant go to hell.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Bracken
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Thomas Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Offaly