School: Mercy Convent
- Location:
- Belturbet, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: The Sisters
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- (continued from previous page)XV
Christmas she spent under water,
And on till the dawning New Year;
Then she was raised to the surface,
And onward once more, she did steer.
XVI
Now she lies lonely deserted,
Awaiting her sentence and doom,
Which must come from Drainage Headquarters
And that before long, I presume.
XVII
For the end it is quickly approaching;
The workers have all disappeared,
Except for a few of the yard-men
Where the stores have quickly been cleared
XVIII
No more at the end of a fortnight,
"Black Pat" with his bag will be round;
Content we must be with Mc. Kiernan's
Till other employments be found
XIX and XX
So farewell to the strangers amongst us,
Who depart, and yet have to go;
We wish them all peace and prosperity
That a bountiful God can bestow.
Like farewell to my comrades; The Captain and crew of the boat;
Let us hope we'll man her again, boys,
If ever she chance to refloat.- Collector
- Brighd Ní Ghilla Phádraigh
- Gender
- Female