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School: Lubhghortán (Lowertown), Scoil Mhuire (roll number 4172)

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Lowertown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 280

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    On a dreary winter's night.
    4
    The very first shock.
    Our good ship got.
    For mercy we did call
    Our gallant ship in splinters went,
    And in the deep water all.
    A violent surf upon a rock,
    My mangled corpse did throw.
    Whilst all my brave companions,
    Lay in the deep below.
    5
    In this doleful situation,
    I lay until next day.
    In watching of the foaming tides.
    In this ridiculous way.
    Far from the shore, I was espied.
    Though many was the tear,
    That flowed to the safety,
    Of each Irish heart sincere.
    6
    About ten in the morning,
    A small boat, I espied.
    Coming fast towards me.
    To me, no little joy,
    Manned by five brave fellows,
    Who timely did succeed,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gunpoint, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jeremiah Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    97
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Gunpoint, Co. Cork