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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
An Baile Meánach, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0031

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  1. An Old Poem - The State of a Poor Man

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    How sad is the state of a poor man,
    With whom fickle fortune and kind,
    But worse is the state of a sick man,
    Who is always by illness confined.
    The poor man is always objected
    And the subject to a low ridicule,
    If not witty he is but light- headed,
    And if not learned he is but a fool.
    Riches if you do well handle
    Will make you perfectly great,
    At table, at Church or at Chapel,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Furey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manainn Ard, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Martin Furey
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Manainn Ard, Co. na Gaillimhe