School: Dún Ceann Fhaolaidh (roll number 15499)
- Location:
- Dunkineely, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seaghan Mac Cuinneagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1038, Page 328
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- (continued from previous page)Full long they bore her patiently
And gave of what they got,
But now the[y] were unanimous
That she’d received her lot.No more would they be pestered by
Her curses and her prayers.
A stern refusal did she meet
That morning at the piers.No matter how they treated her
She’d always ask for more
And never boat did land a fish
But she was on the shore. They’re now resolved for once and all
No tribute more to pay
To witch or hag with creel or bag
While fishing in the bay.The sun’s ring dips the twilight falls
And peace hangs all around.
The oars are launched, the boats speed out,
To gain the fishing ground.The nets are shot, oars stowed aboard
The crews discuss the weather(continues on next page)
