School: Conahy (roll number 14364)
- Location:
- Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 425
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- (continued from previous page)The dinner was served. Oh, what a glorious feast
I consisted of five or six courses at least
But the liquors and brandies they made my heart swell.
I got so drunk as a lord in the Mountjoy HotelIV
The bedrooms were cosy and carefully kept
When I laid down to rest sure I immediately slept.
But early next morning without boy or
Get up cried the boots, here's hot water to shave,
The breakfast consistd of fish ham and eggs,
Yet I drained my old stirabout-pot to the dregs.
When I asked for the bill, the master nigh fell.
It's all free, Sir, said he in the Mountjoy Hotel.V
I went for a walk each day round the grounds
For as you know, the guests, they must keep within bounds
I asked for my pipe as I wanted a smoke.
Says the boss very stiff do you think it a joke.
I'm sorry, says I, if you take it as.
But perhaps for a brandy and soda you'll go.
Bread and water says he will go you as well
So I got it that week in the Mountjoy Hotel.VI
I stuck there some months as I couldn't well go
Where all were so kind as they treated me so.(continues on next page)
