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School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)

Location:
Donegal, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 228

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  1. The Drowning of the Brogans

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    Come all you sons and daughters of loving mothers dear
    A sad and mournful story now I must let you hear
    Concerning nine young gallant men that aboard a little you'll[?]
    Went off one sunday evening from the quay of Donegal
    They halted first at Muckross their spirits light and gay
    There three of them remained a shore upon that fateful day
    Then on to mullinasole the nest of them did said
    But only Patrick Brogan returned to tell the tale
    Their returning home that evening is saddening to recall
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. drowning (~292)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Friel
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumbar, Co. Donegal