A Lad of the O'Friels is a novel by Irish author Seumas MacManus, first published in 1903. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Drumboe and follows the life of a young boy named Manus O'Friel. Manus is the son of a poor farmer and dreams of one day becoming a great scholar. However, his father has other plans for him and wants him to take over the family farm.Despite his father's wishes, Manus continues to pursue his love of learning...