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School: Gleann Éada (roll number 8537)

Location:
Glenade, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhaolaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0189, Page 029

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    Two hundred years ago.
    A thrilling scene inacted was,
    To which as year unflow.
    Old men and women still relate
    And while relating dread
    Some demon of its kind
    May yet be found within its
    bed.
    II
    It happened one M Loughlin
    Who lived by its northern
    shore.
    A lovely spot where fairies
    oft
    In rival wandered o'er.
    With henchmen bold and
    warriors old
    To hunt the wild boar
    free.
    III
    He and his wife Grace Connoly
    Lived there unknown to fame
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenade, Co. Leitrim
    Collector
    Bean Uí Mhaolaith
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Glenade, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Crumpaun, Co. Leitrim