School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)
- Location:
- Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 179
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- December the first was the date of the year
That morning was frosty and sunny and clear
The hounds of Corcaghan to Leck did repair
To indulge in the pastime of hunting the hare. Frank Finlay, our leader, the hunt did begin
He beat every rush bush whitethorn and whin
The beagles gave voice as they scented the lair
And sweet was that sound on the calm morning air(continues on next page)
- Collector
- F. Murray
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Teacher
