School: Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)
- Location:
- Wexford, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Br. Ó Héilighe
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- The Fishermen's Night - Prayer."O Mother! look on us to-night, and guide us safely home,
For we fear the storm is going to break,
that has threatened us so long
The Moon is dark, the sky is black,
Thunder crashes, lightning flashes.
Our fear is quickly departing for we know,
That Mary our Mother is praying for us.The Fisherman's Prayer for a Good Season.Father, fill my nets to - night,
With fish so plentiful
As you did fill poor Peter's nets
On that night so long ago.
My children lie at home in bed,
Their hearts in me are set,
My wife is waiting to sell my catch,(continues on next page)- Collector
- T. Nolan
- Address
- Wexford, Co. Wexford
- Informant
- Mr Frank Gill
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 42
- Address
- Barntown, Co. Wexford