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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0181

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    I
    That wherever he walked or
    traced his way,
    He could not talk as he do
    say,
    They relieved his wants they
    were most kind
    To respect a stranger they were
    inclined.
    II
    As he arrived at the village
    gate,
    Afraid he was of being out
    too late.
    Not knowing the place or where
    to go,
    Tis Michael Fahy it to him
    did show.
    III
    To his fathers house him he
    did desire,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carheen, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monksfield, Co. Galway