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School: Gleann na gCoileach (roll number 1583)

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Glannagilliagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Ríoghbhardáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0472, Page 082

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  1. The Skellig's List (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Well you knew there was no hope
    To fool poor “parson” with your dope

    XXIII
    Ah God help us what a flock
    Must brave the elements and face “the rock”
    Poor “Mícheál” will surely have a job
    To cater kindly for such a mob

    XXIV
    They’ve tried, they’ve failed the shelf must hold
    For another year unless to old
    This motely clan of apes and asses.
    Oinseachs, swanks that go as lassies
    Liam Riordan -pupil- Rea from
    S McCrohan died last year
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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