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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0032

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  1. An Old Poem - The State of a Poor Man (continued)

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    You will frequently get the first seat.
    Kind heaven vouchsafe for to bless me,
    In a state neither rich or quiet poor,
    But give me such means as may help me,
    To banish the wolf from the door,
    A Shilling to spend in due season,
    All troubles and cares to pass by,
    To be fully content with my station,
    And always prepared for to die.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Furey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manninard, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Furey
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Manninard, Co. Galway