School: Curraichín (C.) (roll number 15979)
- Location:
- Curraheen, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Chonchobhair
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Seanamhrán (continued)
“I am a young fellow that ran out of lands and means”
(continued from previous page)When we reached into Cashel she called for a quart of ale
Coirce don capall go fluirseac sa doitin féin.
She pulled out a purse and she took out a note to change.
Agus ní fhágamair Caiseal go mairfinn le éirige an lae.
V
Tis early next morning we started to meet the train
An eagla an airm go leanfaid an toir ár ndiaid.
In Waterford city we stopped till our clothers we changed
Agus bí cead agus sacad [?] de ghiní buide aige May.
VI
TIs early next morning we engaged with the captain to sail away
Agus do diolas mo capall le sagart ó paroiste an Cléib
The ship being steady and the weather blowing fine and fair.
Agus sroiseamair talam gan eagla báigh ná baol.
VII
When we reached into London the police were on the quay
Is bliogard a sgriob an telegram no news o inde(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brighid Ní Shéaghdha
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Callahaniska, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Miceal Ó Seagda
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 69
- Address
- Callahaniska, Co. Kerry