School: Longford (roll number 12683)
- Location:
- Longford, Co. Longford
- Teacher: R. Mac Riocaird
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 073
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- Who was it strolled along the shore,
But wouldnt join the valiant four,
As through the raging surf they tore.
Lempsey.
Who was it saw the sinking boat
But wouldnt risk his Sunday coat
(It must be that, he knew he'd float)
Lempsey.
Who was the seamen in despair,
The wonderous "Dreadnoughts" gone oh where
To tell his name is only fair
Lempsey.
Who laughed to see them as they crept
Up on the bank, - He should have wept
Who did this heartless thing except
Lempsey.
Who went away by motor car,
And spread the news both near and far,
From Killashee to Mullingar?
Lempsey.
Who to the Herald sent the news,
Of the Dreadnought, and its fatal cause
And proved himself to be a muse?
Lempsey.
- Informant
- Mr C. Mc Cord
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knockanboy, Co. Longford
