School: St Johnston (2)
- Location:
- Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: S. Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 254
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The haulings done & the pots are in
& now again to set them
It's not all fun but it must be done
& you must keep going to get them.
The pots all laced & baited well
Are dropped to their beds in the seaweed.
What luck next time one never can tell
But he hopes 'tis luck to relieve need.
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With the work all o'er he makes for the shore
As he paddles across the water.
He hears the noise of his hearty boys
& the laughs of his wife & daughter.
& within the glow of the turf fire bright
He eats a hearty supper.
& renews his strength with a peaceful night
& hunts again for the lobster.(continues on next page)
