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School: Cnoc an Teampaill

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Knockatemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Ní Chruacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 123

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  1. Hugh Gray's Hunting Horse - Motor Car

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    Give ear, you gallant sportsmen
    that come from near and far
    Till I sing for you a verse or two
    in praise of "Motor Car"
    Motor Car was six years old; she
    never feared a foe
    And she far surpassed the nobles
    at the grand Oldcastle Show
    They came from Trim and Navan
    from Moate and Mullingar
    To bring the cup from Hughie
    and his mare called "Motor Car"
    When Motor saw the strangers
    to her jockey then she said
    "Hold fast on to your saddle
    be not the least dismayed
    Hold fast on to your saddle
    And you and I will sup a glass
    of Irish whiskey for were sure to win the cup"
    The jockeys all were mounted
    for the course they aid prepare
    Motor Care passed sound the rest far swifter than a hare
    And as she crossed the hurdle leap
    she jumped so very high
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Masterson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Behernagh, Co. Cavan