School: Kilmorgan (roll number 12444)
- Location:
- Kilmorgan, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Kathleen M. Doyle
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- This was given to me by Tom Niland of Drumfin Ballymote Co Sligo It was composed by his uncle John Niland. to the memory of His School-mate Eliza Jean McGowan during the reign of the landlords in Ireland.My curse be on those English Laws
That caused us far to roam,
And because of all the boys and girls
They banished from their homes.
II
But we will all soon return
In a new apparel.
To that fair land of joy
Where you were once a blooming girl.
And I a little boy.This is a little verse which(continues on next page)