School: Fíodhnach (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4469)
- Location:
- Fíonach, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Seán Ó Scolaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0495, Page 198
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- A Man named Timothy Shine lived in Newtown and he wrote many political songs some years ago. He died about two years ago and his father is a shoemaker in Newtown. A farmer named Bill Ryan, who lives in Kilmurry, Feenagh composed songs still. He composed a song called "Power Pig" and Tim Shine composed a song called "The Attack on The Bus." A man named O'Rahilly lived at the entrance to Newtown long and he was called "O'Rahilly The Poet." He composed many songs and ballads and poems.
- Collector
- Michael Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Fíonach, Co. Luimnigh
