School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)
- Location:
- Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Sr. M. Dominic
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21-11-'38
Far and wide, north and south are scattered the homes of Ireland. Some are little white washed cottages with the open door revealing to the passes by , a bright little fire, and a dresser laden with its shining ware. Others are comfortable farm-houses with a spacious kitchen in which the family gather around a glowing turf fire.
Some are by the sea and the solemn music of the ocean can be heard night and day. Others are situated in busy streets where the roar of traffic disturbs the quiet of the interior. Greatly as our homes differ in size(continues on next page)
