School: Leachtbhruadair (Loughfooder) (roll number 14366)
- Location:
- Lackbrooder, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Mícheál P. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0450, Page 151
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A Poet
Introduction:
The following piece of information was given by Mrs. Daly of Knocknadarrive, Brosna, Co. Kerry. It was recorded in this book in May 1938.
Aeneas Guiney -Poet
Aeneas David Guiney was considered to be a very good poet in his younger days.
He lived in the townland of Knockavinna, Brosna, formerly, but now he resides at a place called Guiney's Bridge, not far from Brosna.
He is an old man now and must have passed his 70th year.
He made songs about most of the people of the parish of Brosna. These songs were sung at many gatherings especially at fairs.
He usually celebrated every happening of unusual interest by writing a song about it.
While residing in Knockawinna he kept a race-horse being a good sportsman. One of his best songs was written about this race-horse.
He was very popular among the people of the parish and his songs were much appreciated.
The end.
- Collector
- Mícheál P. Ó Murchadha
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Teacher
- Address
- Knocknagashel, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Mrs Daly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knocknadarriv, Co. Kerry
