School: Gleann na gCoileach (roll number 1583)
- Location:
- Glannagilliagh, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Seán Ó Ríoghbhardáin
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- (continued from previous page)Well you knew there was no hopeTo fool poor “parson” with your dope
XXIIIAh God help us what a flockMust brave the elements and face “the rock”Poor “Mícheál” will surely have a jobTo cater kindly for such a mob
XXIVThey’ve tried, they’ve failed the shelf must holdFor another year unless to oldThis motely clan of apes and asses.Oinseachs, swanks that go as lassiesLiam Riordan -pupil- Rea from
S McCrohan died last year - During the bad times in this part of the country many people were on the verge of starvation. There was no work, no employment and no food as the potatoe crop failed. It was during those times of need that a most desperate attempt was made to proselytize the people, that is to make them forsake their faith.Soup schools were started all over Ireland. We had one of those schools here in Caragh Lake. Amongst the converts, who were afterwards(continues on next page)