School: Athea (B.) (roll number 15685)
- Location:
- Áth an tSléibhe, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Patrick McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0485, Page 240
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- A few years ago the death took place of one of the most "famous" poets of this district. He was Mick Taylor who lived in Upper Athea. He was a postman and besides being a poet was also a great flute player. He wrote a song entitled "The Barns by the Galey."
A famous rhymer who still lives in this parish is Michael Drury He composed the following poem which is entitled "Maggie from the Lots". I
On the banks of Serahan river
There dwelt a comely maid,
And many the young and foolish youth
This fair one has betrayed.
She was admired by rich and poor
Though humble was her lot
Her name I wont tell
But where she dwelt
Was always called the Lot.(continues on next page)
