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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 092

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    (continued from previous page)
    (XI)
    In the midst of the fray that day in the field,
    He'd remind you of Sarsfield in Limerick's siege,
    Or gallant old Nelson commanding his fleet,
    That lion-hearted hector of Lios na Caol Bhuidhe

    (XII)
    We had a beautiful heroine taking stock of our goal
    Of manly descent from Ferriters Cobh
    Cheering her Grádh Geal so valiant and true
    Like Niamh to Óisin when the tyrant he slew

    (XIII)
    They had men from all quarters from hills and from dale
    They had young Mike O'Donnell and likewise Andy Kane
    (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