School: Gleann Mór
- Location:
- Attishane, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: A. de Brún
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“Young People of Moygownagh, Lament both young and old, Since we have lost our patriot priest, The shepherd of our fold.”
Young People of Moygownagh,
Lament both young and old,
Since we have lost our patriot priest,
The shepherd of our fold.
Rev. Father Michael Smyth
His loss we do deplore,
He's gone to seek his great reward
Alas he is no more.
Since first he came amongst us
None could him excell,
Both spiritual and temporal
He did his duties well.
At every call both day and night
He never did complain,
He went out with heart and will
In every wind and rain.
For the welfare of his flock
He was always on his guard,
To split up cattle ranches
That God may him reward.
He brought down state commissioners
From Dublin town of late,
To split up cattle ranches(continues on next page)
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