School: Ovens (C.) (roll number 5985)

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1. The Coach Road (continued)

   

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   of the road. Down through the years the tailors shop has been the meeting place for the inhabitants of Ovens old & young alike. The tailor - a very interesting kindly type of man - (Mr Timothy Hurley - 70 yrs) is a noted raconteur, famous for his wit - a family characteristic for many generations.
   On the Coach Road also is situated the farm house of the local poet - Mr. Edward Magner (74 yrs). Up to a few years ago Mr. Magner contributed to local papers & supplied the following verses of his own composition to - Annie Cronin, 12½ yrs, Knockanemore, Ovens - for inclusion in her collection of "Ovens Folk Lore"

   

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2. Boyhood by the Lee

   

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   When I was but a growing boy, E'er manhood's anxious cares, Had robbed me of that youthful joy, The brow of boyhood wears. How oft with merry laugh & song, And spirit bounding free, I roamed the river banks along, Beside the rolling Lee.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie Cronin

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   12

   Address

   An Cnocán Mór, Co. Chorcaí

   Informant

   Mr Edward Magner

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Na hUamhanna, Co. Chorcaí