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School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)

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Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
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Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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    “When I was poor and helpless...”

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    Of the toilers of our land,
    Then I cry with all my might
    Such things are not God made.
    Thieves have no rights of property,
    Lets call a spade, a spade.
    IV
    How long shall we like burdened beasts
    Contented beat the whip
    While titled idlers sup our feasts
    And mock with scornful lip.
    How long till we have courage
    And cease to be afraid
    And learn to hold our heads like men
    And call a spade, a spade.
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  2. The Midnight Mail

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mamie Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    16
    Address
    Rusheens West, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Duffy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Rusheens West, Co. Mayo