School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)
- Location:
- An Leac Dhearg, Co. na Gaillimhe
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Dubhda
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0160
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- I
One I was the Friars guest
In my uncles's habitation
One night as I laid down to rest
I saw a conflagration
II
The window frames were all in flames
I thought my brain was turning
I saw a rat running round the floor
Carrying a candle burning
III
Had I a weapon in my hand
That vermin I would slaughter
But I was locked in without fire-men
No engine, hoes or water.
IV
In comes the friar he cries out fire
Saying Piercey now you see your transgression
No look nor grace could be in this place
With a man of your profession.
V
You know you were admited here
Without the provincials knowledge
But now you are here in your wild career
To burn down our college.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs Dolan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Creachmhaoil, Co. na Gaillimhe
