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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0287, Page 013

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    And I'm certain they'll bring her in deep water quite soon
    The lump sum was mentioned and immediately agreed.
    And everything went on to save the "Day Star"
    "Tut Tut" said James Downey, this never will do.
    I'll launch down my whaleboat and save the ship's crew
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    On the whaleboat arriving alongside the ship
    "Be gone' said the Captain 'I don't want your help.
    If you come much further I'll blow off your head."
    He pulled out a revolver and then they all fled
    'Bedad" said James Downey "you don't want to save your ship
    And I'll let the Board of Trade know all about this.
    I launched my whaleboat your ship for to save
    And I pledge you my word I will have
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr James Ellis
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    An Cruachán, Co. Chorcaí