School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar

Location:
Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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    His building carried through,
    And that the Lord may bless him
    Long may he wear his gown
    And likewise to his curate
    Who assists him up and down.
    And there are the shopkeepers
    Who deserves the height of praise
    For they assisted handsomely
    The edifice to raise
    In fact the parishioners around
    And long that they may live
    For one and all, both great and small
    Most cheerfully did give.
    iv
    And all who had contributed
    Both husband, child and wife
    Their names shall be recorded
    In the Angel's Book of life
    It will stand a lasting record,
    To the charity around
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Ó Conallán
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    John Mac Keon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon