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School: Dunmanus, Toormore

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Dún Mánais Thoir, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Helena Lucey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 174

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    In Heaven their souls will dwell
    The night was wild and stormy
    As they ventured from the shore
    The sea it rolled then mountains high
    Against them more and more
    And soon the boat upturned
    It grieves me for to tell
    It was then they met their awful fate
    Beneath that deadly swell
    Oh Lord! it was a fearful sight
    When the boat and two were found
    Close into Bird Islanad
    It being near the fishing ground.
    And the other four with deep regret
    They fill a watery grave
    May the Lord have mercy on their souls
    Against the judgement day.
    Now to conclude and finish
    I have no more to say
    May the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Pray for their souls this day
    And may Her Son the King on high
    Their parents now console
    Who are weeping for their darling men
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
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    Informant
    John Mc Grath
    Gender
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