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Patrick Shannon DOB 21.3.1903

CERTIFICATE
The above named was Baptised on 23rd March 1903
at the Church of St. Michan's at Dublin
and to the best of my knowledge is free to marry.
Signed Myles V. Ronan, P.P.

Certificate to Transfer to the Army Reserves
Date : August 22nd 1930
Rank : Pte.
Cause of Transfer : With his Convert? before expiration of his period of Colours Service
Corps from : Welch Regt.
Service with Colours : 6 yrs 325dys
Description of soldier on transfer :
Year of birth : 1903  Height : 5ft 6ins  Complexion : fresh  Eyes grey  Hair : brown
Signed : Major unclear
Place : Shrewsbury  Date : 25.8.30  Officer i/c infantry Records

'Twas short the night we parted
Too quickly came the day
When silent, broken hearted
I went from you away.

The dawn was bright'ning o'er Glenrue
As stole the stars away
The last fond look I caught of you
An' your shawl of Galway grey.

Oh I've seen the silks and laces
An' well they look an' show
Beneath the pretty faces
Of gentle girls I know.

But this (a secret I'll confide)
I'd leave them all to-day
To meet you on a green hillside
In your shawl of Galway grey.

The well is sparkling as of yore,
The Sky still grey and blue
The dog outside your father's door
Keeps watch and ward for you

An' all this picture now I see
But ah! so far away
Is brightened by your grace so free
An' your shawl of Galway grey

Let others love some prouder dame
With frills and flowers bedecked
Your power o'er me is still the same
Its play remains unchecked

An' all I wish for is Glenrue
My homestead far away
An' life an' love beside you
In your shawl of Galway grey

Le h-ághaidh Taistil idir Eire agus Bhreatáin Mhór amháin
For Travel between Ireland and Great Britain only

Bailí ar feadh cúig bliana c dáta eisiúna
Valid for five years from date of issue

Leanai - Children Michael Shannon 6.11.41(year unclear) Son 6th November 1941 (year unclear)

Serial Number A 29858
Surname Shannon, Christian Name Patrick
Address Preston Place, St. John's Road, Faversham, Kent
Profession Blacksmith
DOB 21.3.1903
Place of Birth Dublin

Estate Office, Jevington, Sussex, 26th July 1930
The Commandant, Army Vocational Training Centre, Chisledon Camp, Wiltshire.

Dear Sir, Mr. J. Dann, The Jevington Estate Farmer, has requested me to reply to your letter of the 24th July, 1930 regarding Patrick Shannon. I shall be glad to employ him if he is  sober and hard working and bears a good character, The wages offered are :- 36s 0d per week, 9d per hour overtime, 2s 0d extra per diem for Thatching (or payment @ piece work rates, if preferred)

Hours of work :- 7 a.m. till 5 pm (including Saturdays) with ¼ hour interval for "forenoon lunch" and 1 hour for mid day meal. Accommodation, i.e., Board Lodging and Laundry can be obtained in the village @ £1 per week.  His Railway fare from Chisledon will, of course, be paid. I am at all times anxious to employ an Ex-Service man and am

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Dáil Éireann, Baile Átha Cliath 2, (Dublin 2)

Michael Shannon, Ulster Polytechnic, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim.

24th June 1981

Dear Michael, Thank you very much for your kind message of good wishes following the recent election.  These are difficult times and the good thoughts of those who wish me well are a valuable source of encouragement.

Many Thanks, Yours sincerely, Michael D. Higgins, T.D.