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School: Moys (roll number 10837)

Location:
Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Dawson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 160

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 160

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  1. The Hunting Song (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    With wee Paddy Grimes and the four McElroys.
    II
    When our dogs got in line t'was something gran,
    McQuigan was there with a stick in his han
    Hagan was there in his wicker arm chair,
    He threw up his hat and gave one tallyhoe
    I see none to beat 'em wherever they go.
    III
    When the hare she was raised 'twas a loud whilla-loe
    Down by the Cordula like lightening she flew
    So I followed after as swift as a train
    When I heard Boylan shouting "Come round her again.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Nally
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcrow, Co. Monaghan