Tom Neaine Choilm Ó Lochlainn wrote this autobiographical song: he was caught making poitín (alcohol made illicitly) and sent to prison, doing hard labour picking oakum (old rope torn apart. It was slow, painful work).
He amused himself by composing the song Ócum an Phríosúin.


Performed by: Líadan
Album: Casadh na Taoide (2009)