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School: Dromlogach (roll number 10908)

Location:
Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 042

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    (continued from previous page)
    drinking also
    Get something to eat for you're hungry I'd swear
    For there's nothing like meat said the Jobber from Clare.
    IV
    We had rashers and tea and indeed 'twas no fun
    He soon did away with a threepenny bun
    He spoke like a judge as he sat in his chair
    And I listened in silence to Paddy from Clare.
    V
    Saying the praties are scarce and the meal is too high
    The fodder is bad and the cattle will die.
    The famine is coming ye're better prepare.
    'Tis the end of the world said
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah Sheehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ahane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Denis Sheehan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ahane, Co. Kerry