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School: Ráth Séideóg (roll number 8786)

Location:
Rashedoge, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Brighid Ní Dhomhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1104, Page 61

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  2. Bí Do Thost

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    You have only got your share, man,
    Bhí Dha Hosth.
    Of the worlds grief and care, man,
    Bhí Dha Hosth
    Do not envy me nor any,
    Of the happy-looking many,
    Grasp your fate howe'er uncanny
    Bhí Dha Hosth
    And when upstart bodaghs flout you,
    Bhí Dha Hosth
    Let them know they'll do without you,
    Bhí Dha Hosth
    Take the bit between your teeth,
    Try to grasp the laurel wreath,
    Through your feelings surge and seethe,
    Bhí Dha Hosth.
    Keep your eye upon the spire,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Brigid Mc Ginley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breenagh, Co. Donegal