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School: Seskin, Donard

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Seskin, Co. Wicklow
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  1. Sorrowful Lines on the Death of Reverend Thomas Lynch C. C. Donard (continued)

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    Ere life hath well begun.
    Now heaven has gained a saint so bright, but Erin lost a son.
    His sorrow stricken parishioners, his absence sorely feel.
    So when he preached the gospel with fervour and zeal.
    He was a great home ruler, was known both near and far
    Unto the people of Donard, he was thin guiding star.
    Our heartfelt grief, finds no relief, since out good priest is gone
    Like St. Peter for his flock, tis by us he did stand
    Night or day to come away, he was ready at our call
    But no more he'll roam those lonesome roads that leads through Imaal.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Hoxey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Derrynamuck, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mr M. Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Colliga, Co. Wicklow