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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0287, Page 012

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    2
    That very same night there came high wind and tide,
    Which caused all the vessels in harbour to drive.
    The Mate being on board, he thought it was right
    For the safety of ships to burn a while flare-up light
    3
    The ladies assembled when they saw this white light
    And they told Captain Sawyers his ship was on fire
    "Oh dear" said the Captain, "how can that be.
    He consulted his agent on that instantly
    'Now sir' said the agent, you must take it quite cool.
    For I'm sorry to say she is in old "Granny 'Pool"
    4
    "Agree with those boatman for a lump sum
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr James Ellis
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Crookhaven, Co. Cork