School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)
- Location:
- Askeaton, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 213
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A Local Song (continued)
“Four years ago I was digging in the land”
(continued from previous page)VI
The next thing they gave me was a grey house.
A bridle and saddle they flung my two legs across.
They gave me a sword and bright piece of steel,
It was then that my horse dance a fine reel.VII
We fought in Alma likewise in German.
But the Russians they beat us at the Red Dan.
And scalding the walls myself lost an eye.
And a big Russian bullet flew off with my tigh.VIII
The war is now over thank God at last.
I am going to the office for my discharge,
I spent but nine years instead of ten,
Now Im home digging turf in Tralee again.