School: Guaire (Xtian Bros.) (roll number 12772)

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1. The Memory of those Who Are Gone (continued)

   

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   September, Eighteen- Three, closed this cruel history when Emmett's blood the scaffold flowed upon, Oh, had their spirits been wise, they might then realise. Their freedom, but we drink to Mitchell that is gone, boys, gone. Collected by : Joseph McCarthy, Coolishall, Gorey From : Mrs McCarthy, Coolishall, Gorey

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2. The Patron

   

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   As previously stated in this book a "Pattern" was held annually on August 15th at Kilnahue near Gorey until 1798 : The following verses refer to this.

   "The Patron" (Author Unknown)
   1.
   There's a little ancient graveyard in a valley near the sea,
   Pregnant with the dust of our forebears,
   Yet I hope that ere it closes there will still be room for me
   When I've jettisoned my load of earthly cares.
   11.
   With a truly "Sean Rue" wanderlust, I've roamed in many lands,
   Adventure being the lodestone of my life;
   And to God I'm truly grateful that its not by stranger's hands
   I'll be laid beyond the reach of earthly strife.
   111.
   Every year in the month of August, within that old circular wall
   As we stand above the level of its crest.
   It's

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