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School: Drumatemple (B.) (roll number 7496)

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Drumatemple, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Michael Quinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0261, Page 132

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  1. Michael Hyland's Manuscript (continued)

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    Memoirs of the descendants of Roderick O Connor king of Connaught - and monarch of Ireland -
    In the eightieth year of my old age I undertook this little treatise
    That when I'm dead it might presage how past events were related
    And when I'm laid up in my grave, and my humble name will be forgotten
    It might recount from age to age,, the ancient tribes of old Roscommon.
    I was informed by tradition, how great families of this county
    Sprung up with honour and high position and lavised riches with great bounty
    The great O Conors of Ballingar; and the decendants of the old Monarch
    They were brave men in peace or war, and ruled with justice over connought.
    The ancient Sandy of Clonalis and his brother Domnick of Cloonfowir
    The great fair Thomas of ancient Milltown who was posessed of wealth and power
    The brave old Bryan of Killinerty and his friend Thomas of Ballcaher
    They were posessed of wealth in plenty and were renowned for fame and honour.
    There was in Miltown in my days Three Noble Rodericks in succession,
    They were deserved of worthy praise and in all quarters held posessions
    Within the province they held command; and ruled alternate in this county
    They were admired throughout the land, and their noble hands we streched with bounty.
    The ancient Denis of old Willsbrook, and his son Daniel of Ballymoe
    And many others I cannot think of were the ruling members of days of old,
    If I had known I'dhave to mention, these ancient tribes of this great county
    I would adhere with strict attention, and from tradition I could recount them.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    M. Quinn
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drumatemple, Co. Roscommon