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School: Cluain Fhiadh (B.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 1857)

Location:
Cluain Fhia, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
Liam Ó Heireamhóin
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  1. In the Penal Times (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    refer to the penal times.
    I
    O Erin many a gallant chief
    Has fought on your mountain side
    And many a here brave and bold
    For you has proudly died
    II
    But bravest of all are our faithful priests.
    Who have won the fiercest fight
    And guided the lark of our holy faith
    To the haven of Gods sunlight.
    III
    Who's generous help has never failed
    Through the stress and storm and strife
    And whose gently away still points the way
    To a grander and purer life.
    IV
    Then let us follow our Irish priests
    Where ever our lot may be
    Till we all shall meet our Saviours feet
    On the shores of Eternity
    L.M.B. Athens
    The poem from which the above is taken was composed by Miss Lizzie MacCrarthy a young Dungarvan lady who at the time she wrote same was employed as governess
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Walsh
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Móin na Meannán, Co. Phort Láirge