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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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  1. An Old Poem - The State of a Poor Man

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    How sad is the state of a poor man,
    With whom fickle fortune and kind,
    But worse is the state of a sick man,
    Who is always by illness confined.
    The poor man is always objected
    And the subject to a low ridicule,
    If not witty he is but light- headed,
    And if not learned he is but a fool.
    Riches if you do well handle
    Will make you perfectly great,
    At table, at Church or at Chapel,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Furey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manninard, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Furey
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Manninard, Co. Galway