School: Attymass G
- Location:
- Attymass, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Mrs B. Flannelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0127, Page 167
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Amhráin agus Ranna (continued)
“Cheer up my boy with heart and hand ¶ And think of New year's day”
(continued from previous page)her seas,
And now I'll beat you out of it and that without delay.In comes Fr. Griffen with his rosary beads by his side,
Accompanied by Kevin Barry they were all the world's pride.
Mc Curtain and Mac Sweeney, Fitzgerald and all,
That died for their country and for their country's cause.Now may the king of the Heavens
His angels and all
Shine down upon us and on our noble boys
For they were full of energy and they were full of spree
And they were full of humility and disability.
You could travel the world over and you could not find another breed
Like those we have got in Ireland,
For they are the proper seed.
Come all ye lads of learning, and rambling boys beware,(continues on next page)