School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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    One morning early for recreation as day was breaking I chanced to stray...

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    And stained-glass windows you may rely
    Not like our Chapels in lanes and valleys
    where mass was offered in days gone by.
    III
    The stained-glass windows around the alter
    where Sisters and Brothers they do abound.
    In hymns and prayers to the great Saint Mary
    each morning early they do resound
    May fortune smile on each benefactor
    Who did come forward without fear or frown
    And gave their donation for the contemplation of the holy temple in Clifden town
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máiread De Búrca
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Micheál Breathnach
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    94
    Address
    Bundorragha, Co. Mayo