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   Jimmy also wrote a poem advising Pat Burke the caretaker of Massy Lodge who was a 'cat-breac'.
   I
   My dear Pat Burke you're getting old Mark well what I say
   Forsake the Church that you attend
   No more attempt to stray
   To the religion of your fathers
   Return before 'tis late,
   Or you'll meet with justice
   The base apostate's fate.

   Jimmy also wrote about Jim McGrath called Beamish who was a gamekeeper on Major Massys estate and lived at the Cross of Barna, Galbally Co. Limk.
   I
   There' an informer of infamous renown
   That resides at sweet Barna, near Galbally town.
   He got from the Major a trifle a year
   To look after the game and keep his lands clear
   There are two young fellows of sporting renown.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   William Casey

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   78

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Baurnagurrahy, Co. Limerick