School: Ballinagh (B.)
- Location:
- Bellananagh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Mac Cormaic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0990, Page 260
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Local Song
“In 1839 I remember that sad time”
I
In 1839 I remember that sad time.
For sleep we were inclined.
That night we all lay down.
But before the break of day
In smoke and ruins lay
Forty houses fine and gay,
In Ballinagh fair town.II
From the west the winds were blowing.The snow and torrernts flowing.
The clements kept flowing as neptune poured down.
But before the break of day,
In smoke and ruins lay
Forty houses fine and gay,
In Ballinagh fair town.
III
It would break your heart to see.
Each worthy family.
That lost their property,
Going wondering up and down(continues on next page)