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School: Clochán (roll number 14987)

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An Clochán, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cúrnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0428, Page 088

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0428, Page 088

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  1. Imirt Peile (continued)

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    (1)
    I'll sing to the kickers of Lios na Caol Bhuidhe
    I'm sure you would travel their equals to see,
    In wrestling or goaling or taking a spree,
    There was no match to be found for the boys of Lios Bhuidhe

    (II)
    On the 4th of March in the year '88,
    Those eastern bullies thought us for to "bate",
    But the moment these bog trotters entered the field
    They shook in their boots before Lios na Caol Bhuidhe

    (III)
    Those parties shook hands for to commence the game,
    The ball was thrown up without any foul play,
    It was scarcely a second thrown in among their feet
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Maitias Ua Dúbhda
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile na Leacan, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Séamus de hÓra
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Baile na Leacan, Co. Kerry