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School: Castlebridge (B.) (roll number 16381)

Location:
Castlebridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
P. Ó Braoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0885, Page 192

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  1. Hurling Songs (continued)

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    and Pat Furlong
    Pat Devereux and Bill Fortune 'twas them that laid them low
    George and Michael Browne the ball they brought it down
    And in the Cork men's territory great action did display
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    Their middle been twice as strong John Rossiter and Will Furlong,
    John Murphy and Pat Mac Donald 'twas them that layed them low
    For every time they'd meet them they'd put the Cork men sleepin
    You would think that they were waking for no signs of life did Show.
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    They are by far the strongest men their strole upon the ball would tell
    The Cork men will remember them and that for many years
    Jack Leary and Will Doran they are the Boys for scoring
    And two to one they'll gaal them the Bold Shilmaliers
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Rossiter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballytramon, Co. Wexford