School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin
- Location:
- Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Róisín Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0914, Page 417
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- (continued from previous page)With noble heart he did part with all in charity,
He is rewarded for his labours now, for all eternity.
VI
Alas, within our chapel walls, how missed is now his voice,
That gladsome tone, which bid all hearts, both young and old, rejoice.
For God above had all his love, since first his life began,
Now Heaven has gained a Saint to bright, but Erin lost a son
VII
His sorrow-stricken parishioners his absence sorely feel,
To whom he preached the Gospel with fervour and zeal.
He was a great Home Ruler, was known both near and far,
Unto the people of Donard he was our guiding star.
VIII
In pious institutions our good priest did us uphold,
And he done his duty by instructing young and old.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Michael Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 68
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Address
- Colliga, Co. Wicklow
