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School: Mount Town (roll number 15606)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0180, Page 411

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    “It was autumn Season July '64”

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    It was in the Autumn Season July '64
    When all the neighbours assembled around the shore of Lough Bo.
    Sympathising with sorrow and woe
    For the loss of Mike Quinn who was drowned in Lough Bo.
    If you were to see his mother that day on the hill
    You'd think she'd go frantic her heart's blood would spill.
    Saying Michael dearest Michael my one and only son.
    It was oft times I cautioned you that cursed lake to shun.
    When his honour Mc.Tiernan did hear of the deed
    He ordered his servants to saddle his steed
    He jumped to the saddle and like lightning did go
    And he never drew rein until he came to Lough Bo.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Michael Lavin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumdoney, Co. Sligo