School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

Location:
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Úna Nic Choluim
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0435, Page 197

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    Into Killorglin, as my course did steer,
    Where lads and lasses so brisk and handsome,
    Enjoy great mirth at old Puck Fair.
    II
    The streets are lined with stock and value.
    Both sheep and cattle are plenty there.
    For to please each dealer and wealthy grocer
    That come to purchase to old Puck Fair.
    III
    This town is situated above the Laune
    Upon a very high rise of ground
    And the wholesome breezes they would revive you
    From every valley and townland round
    III
    And/On a stage erected and well protected
    And decked with laurel, both front and rear
    The King of Kerry so brisk and merry
    The chief commander of all the fair.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cristiona Nic Chineaith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ownagarry, Co. Kerry