School: Rathcoyle, Kiltegan
- Location:
- Rathcoyle Lower, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0920, Page 110
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- There were many poets in this district. A poet named Mr Kelly lived in Kilearney. He composed a song known as the "Holy Temple in Killamoate. Another poet named Mr Doyle lived in Knockananna. He composed songs about every important event that happened in the neighbourhood. There was also another poet named Mr Brien, who lived in Slievereagh.
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In the town of Ballyknocken you quickly shall hear
Of a jolly young tailor who got wedded this year
He joined with the Crellys I vow and declare
And he banished the Cannons to Curragh of Kildare
He kept a blind dog and a thoroughbred cock
A well furnished house and a lovely chaff bed
That he brought from the Newpark before he was wed
Its on Easter Sunday you quickly shall hear
He went to Slieverereagh in search of his dear
He said to Mary Anne Crelly I am going to alter my life
And after this week I will wed a wife
I am nine weeks a widower and twenty years lying alone
For the want of a mistress my property is going
If you will consent, my fond bride to be
Your two ewes and lambs, pray give up to me(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Winnie Doyle
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Slievereagh Lower, Co. Wicklow
