School: Eiscreach (roll number 13945)

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   “There's a holy prelate done from us/Through Ireland well known/One of the grandest bishops/that ever graced the church of Rome.”

   

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   A matchless grave divine,
   An orator, a scholar,
   With a great and gifted mind.
   To gaze into his holy face
   Enflamed each heart with love.
   For th truth and virtue in his brow
   Stood gentle a dove.
   IV
   And everyone from far and near,
   His blessing did enjoy,
   Even the poor fisherman.
   Along the river Moy.
   He had a kindly word for all
   The country loved him well.
   And for years as Parish Priest of Screen
   None could him excel.
   V
   Improvements in this diocese,
   In buildings he has made
   Even the Cathedral,
   Where now his body lays
   But, now, alas, he's gone from us,
   His loss we do deplore,
   For in Kilalla's diocese
   We'll never see him more.
   VI
   When in the town of Ballina,
   The mournful news was spread

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Nuala O' Donnell

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Dumha Liag, Co. Mhaigh Eo