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School: Drumgossatt (B.) (roll number 14071)

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Drumgoosat, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Muireadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0929, Page 305

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  1. The Hills of Magheracloone

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    Recited at Magheracloone Aeiridheacht held in Drumgossatt fort August 13th 1911

    (I)
    Gaels from historic Brefney where once O'Reilly ruled
    Gaels from Cuchulain's country where the Red Branch Knights were schooled
    Gaels from the pleasant valley, where Lough Sillans waters toss
    Gaels from the shades of Donaghmoyne and from the Plain of Ross
    Gaels from Corduff and Latton our voices blent in tune
    We bid you Míle Faílte to the Hills of Magheracloone.

    (II)
    Behold these storied summits Corlea and old Greaghlone
    Leons and Drumboory Drumbracken and Drumbrone
    On Knocknacrawn the pine trees blue like royal banners wave
    And here the guardian of the West stands rugged Tonaneave.
    See Corrybracken's crowned head wherein our country's noon
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Magheracloone, Co. Monaghan
    Collector
    T. Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Informant
    Mr Donnellan
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Principal