School: Slievardagh (B.), Dúrlas Éile (roll number 11470)
- Location:
- Commons, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Pádraig de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0562, Page 362
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There was a very correct farmer living in western part this place. He was a very early riser - 5 A.m never found himself or his Mrs in bed at the turf-cutting season Labourers from here always were sure of employment at this period A man named Martin was hired by this farmer. martin's greatest faults were late to bed and late to rise
The following conversation took place
The Farmer: Martin are you getting up to all hours man?
Martin: Yes, yes now (although he was not long to bed)
The Farmer ( 2nd round) Ah martin tis a shame all the neighbours are out +c
Martin: Right! I'll be down (stairs) now.
The Farmer: 3rd round after milk + feed calves Tis a mortal shame Martin to be in bed this hour of the day +c.
Martin: I'm down now.
The farmer's Wife:- Your breakfast is(continues on next page)
