School: Gleannach (Glenough) (roll number 8224)

Location:
Gleann Achaidh Íochtarach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Bean Uí Bhreasail
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    When I'm a man I'll be a butcher, if I can.

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    When I'm a man
    I'll be a teacher, If I can
    I'll slave like one to hardship born
    For wage a scavenger would scorn
    A Gaelic State restore, mar dheadh
    With cuts to strengthen my eclat.
    To love of learning low I bow
    One ancient pride - Oh boy and How.
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    When I'am a man
    Ill be a teacher, if I can ;
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