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School: Ballyellis (roll number 1766)

Location:
Baile Eilís, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
P. Fitzgerald
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0894, Page 075

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    75
    rise and to fall
    Here's to old Breens and young
    Breens and old Breens of all.
    The last line refers to the three
    generations of Breens who lived in the house at that time
    Again, he composed a poem which was a puzzle - the answer to which was "Ballyellis"
    The last four lines were.
    'Twill plainly bring in sight
    A townland famed in story,
    Where bloody Welshmen met their fate
    Between Carnew and Gorey.
    John Gregan
    Ballyellis
    Mr. Thaddeus O'Loughlin of Drummond gave me the information
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Gregan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Eilís, Co. Loch Garman
    Informant
    Mr Thaddeus O' Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Dromainn, Co. Loch Garman