School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)
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- Cill Chomáin, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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- (continued from previous page)the deep went all
A violent surf upon the rocks my mangled corpse did throw
While all my brave companions lay in the deep below[?]In this doleful situation I lay until next day
Watching of the foaming tide on its resistless way
I was from the land I was espied though many were the tears
That flowed unto the safety of each Irish heart sincereIt was early on next morning a small boat I then spied
Making fast towards me to me no little joy
She was manned by five brave fellows who timely did succeed
In rescuing me from my sad fate though daring was their deedThe names for to make mention great thanks to them is due
There was Tom and Andy Baisley old Lynch and Grady too.
There was Stranore the coast guard who knew no dread or strife
They timely did endeavour to save my precious(continues on next page)