School: Ballyjamesduff Convent
- Location:
- Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: Sr. Mary Theresa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 037
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A Song
“One morning early as I went walking down by the banks of a hurling rill”
I
One morning early as I went walking down by the banks of a purling rill.
My way I wandered both slow and easy until I came unto Claudia Mill.
I heard a shot which drew my attention and I inquired what might it be.
But still advanced a little further a dreadful sight there I chanced to see.
With hastened steeps and with some emotion.
I made my way up to the mill door.
I saw a sight which struck my attention.
A man stretched dead there upon the floor I stood a while and(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Gretta Smith
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Derrylahan, Co. an Chabháin