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1. Clinton's Dance (continued)

   

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   From Clooncoose, from Fairglass and Catten-Cross,
   Drumbinish and Rossan, likewise Corraglass.
   From Esker and Keeldra, Drumhass and Drumgowna
   They came from Drumlegga, Cooltho and Corhowna.
   They came fro Drumbad, and from Fardromin, too
   From Ballinamuck, Shanmulla, Graigue and Drumgoo.
   And Kitlycreevagh youngsters came down by Ringsend
   In nines and elevens, fives sixes and tens.
   They came down from Thounagh and from Creeloughter
   And up from Rohullion, Gubbs and Drumeesnoughter.
   You would see them coming at six every evening
   From Drummaun, Clonelly and also Drumkeeran
   Its from Kilmakenny they came very hasty.
   And those from Drumcauskeen came up by James Casey's
   All the lower side youngsters came up in a hurry.
   From Doogra, Gurteen, Kilgrove, yes and Tully.
   They came from Bundaragh, indeed, sure, enough
   From Camber and Leckna, besides, Curraghduff.
   If you's seen the assembly. I'm sure you'd surprise
   For it could not be equalled you must recognise
   There never was a number that could it surpass
   At a Bull-beat or Cockfight a race or a dance
   For when Billy would come. In the front he would sit.
   And no less that twelve dozen would feather the pit.
   The dance was performed. I'll tell you for face
   Brisk, brisky and frolic-some sturdy and smart
   You ne'er seen such figured, such quivers or wheels

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Higgins

   Occupation

   Poet

   Address

   Clooncose, Co. Leitrim