School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)
- Location:
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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A Song (continued)
“Three brave blacksmiths down in Bornly Shore.”
(continued from previous page)coming home once more,
Met a crowd of loving friends
at the prison door;
The people cheered behind then and the music played before,
Until each blacksmith stood again upon his cabin floor.
IV
Three brave blacksmiths heard with grateful pride.
From their wives and little ones how they were supplied,
Kept in every comfort by the neighbours far and wide,
And in the fulness of their hearts with joy they nearly cried.
V
Blacksmiths, whitesmiths, tradesmen everywhere,
Farmers, labourers, see your model there;
Be you all as ready for the(continues on next page)