Volume: CBÉ 0221

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1. The Bree Harriers

   

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   On the tenth of February for sweet recreation
   To Garbally Cross I straight took my way
   My spirits were awakened by the sound of a horn
   Down by Carrig-on-Ina how sweetly did play.
   I inquired from a friend what cause is this music
   In return in answer these words he did say.
   Those are the Bree Harriers just out from their Kennells
   I'm sorry I can't go with them to-day.
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   With quick steps I hastened to behold this fine music
   And to my surprisement its there I then found
   the lofty old oaks with its branches extemding
   And all sorts of game that was in its abounds

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   History Edit

   Date

   1936

   Item type

   Lore

   Language

   English

   Writing mode

   Handwritten

   Writing script

   Roman script

   Informant

   • Peadar Ó Dorcaigh