School: Gubaveeny
- Location:
- Gob an Mhianaigh, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: M. Ní Fhalúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0962, Page 264
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- I'll sing you the praises of Father McGibney,
Who was always so generous, kindhearted and true.Since the days of St. Patrick it cant be recalled,
The deeds and the glory for him that is due.
For building a beautiful church in Doobally,
Where the great God of heaven may fittingly dwell
And its bell every morning will waken the slumber
Of the mountain, the village, the valley and dell.
II
When men he required, they came out in hundreds
From cottage and hamlet to answer his call
For they knew very well, when he met them that morning
"A céad mile fáilte" they'd get, one and all
Its three score of years since this chapel was mentioned
"Where's the use talking", the people would say,
"We are willing to work and to give our free labour
But thousands of pounds we're not able to pay".
III
But out priest started plans to raise funds for Doobally,
On the race course and football and songs in the hall.
And now sure his Reverence has money in thousands
But the drawing of prizes was the best plan of all.(continues on next page)
