School: An Maoilín, Ráth Droma

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Trooperstown Hill, Co. Wicklow
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0918, Page 124

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  1. I
    Kind christian of this country give ear unto my tale.
    It's of a mournful circumstance which many do bewail.
    Wherein Jamas Brown he lost his life far away from all abode
    Convenient to the Croppy's grave.
    Upon Kilifin road.
    II
    In Roundwood he resided all things for to explain.
    In the service of a Baker Jamas Kennedy by name.
    His task was serving customers through town and country.
    In which he was respected by his nobility.
    III
    One night in wild October as he was homeward bound.
    A heavy storm did arise the lightning flashed abound
    It seems his beast got startled
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Edward Mc Hugh
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male