School: Bouleenshere (B.), Baile Thaidhg, Tráighlí (roll number 12864)

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   of lovely fair Lickeen.
   And the rattling of Poll na glugger above old Beencuineen.
   IV
   I often roamed along the strand on many a Summer's day.
   Along the vallies of the commons where the lambs used to sport and play.
   I travelled Rattoo farm and like wise old Raheen.
   And the tide makes no a larm round the shores of Beencuineen.
   V
   I have been in Listowel town, it is a pleasant place.
   Where gentle men of high renown used come to see the race.
   It was held in the Island farm where the grass grows pure and green.
   And my poor heart beats warm when I think of Beencuineen.
   VI
   Give this letter to John Leahy that poet of genius bright.
   Let me know if he can beat

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Timmy Bunce

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Dirtane, Co. Kerry

   Informant

   Philip Bunce

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Dirtane, Co. Kerry