School: Dún Bhéacháin (Dunbeacon) (roll number 15552)

Location:
Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Foghlú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 137

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 137

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  1. XML School: Dún Bhéacháin (Dunbeacon)
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  3. XML “Account of Storm and Drown”
  4. XML “A Lament for the Six who Were Drowned in Dunmanus Bay Thirty Five Years ago”

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  2. The first part of lament is to be found on the 7th page from this
    Now to conclude and finish I have no more to say.
    May the Blessed Virgin Mary pray for their souls this day.
    And may her Son the King on High their parents now console
    Who are weeping for their darling men lost off Dunmanaus Shore.
    Written by Mary O'Sullivan
    Told by Mrs Mary Moynihan 75
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.