School: Dún Átha, Carraig an Chabhaltaigh
- Location:
- Doonaha, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Ed J. Headtromóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0633, Page 267
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- (continued from previous page)On the day of my trial
To the bench the car man swore
A hatchet I had in my hand
When I gave her the blow
And still I was found guilty
No better I deserved.Near Tallow I was born
That is my native place
I never thought I would have brought
My parents to disgrace
Until this cursed murder
I have done most wickedly
Could people all be satisfied
To live in poverty.My name is William Haley
My age is twenty one
I never injured any man
Nor ever did any wrong
Until this cruel murder
I have done most shamefully
Could people all be satisfied
To live in poverty.Now I'm going to part this life
There's one request I crave
To have this put on my headstone
When I am in my grave.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Haugh
- Gender
- Male
