School: Killummod

Location:
Killummod, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Bhioscáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 321

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  1. The following verses were written about a man in Drumlion parish who was sent by his mother to sell potatoes at a markit in Carrick on Shannon.
    On a Thursday very lately
    I got orders to prepare
    For the market some fine flounders
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lodge, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lodge, Co. Roscommon