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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha

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Baile an Gharraí, Co. Luimnigh
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Sr M. Treasa
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    The following verse was written by Michael Duinne of Ceaherhennessy, Ballingarry, and forwarded to friends in America who were also natives of Ballingarry and were anxious to get news of their beloved district. He was assistant teacher in Ballingarry boys National school about fifteen years ago. He is still living and is book - keeping in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. He has never written verse since. He has great taste for landscape painting. He is often called on to prepare picture screens for Local dramas.
    Ballingarry Exiled.
    You've asked me for the latest news,
    From the dear old garden town,
    How fare the neighbours one and all,
    Thro' ev'ry up and down.
    You've asked are your boyhood's chums
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Bohan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cathair Aonghasa, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Mrs Bohan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    46
    Address
    Cathair Aonghasa, Co. Luimnigh