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School: Doire Ó gCuanaigh (roll number 8991)

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Derrygoony, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
L. Mac Áinlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 193

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  1. Song (continued)

    “It would take a tear from the”

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    sacks and laws, just like the seegs of Troy
    There names shall live for ever Magee and McElroy

    (N.B. Magee and McElroy were two volunteers during the Anglo-Irish War)
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  2. In Memory of the Bathon Band

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    My mind was bent on rambling upon one morning fair,
    I was struck with admiration as my cource I chanced to steer
    The pinks and daisys blooming were easily to be seen
    And added to their luster was our own immortal green.

    (II)
    On the 15th of October that day of great renown
    I hopped upon my blackthorn the length of Shercock town
    Its there I spied a multitude of Nationalists so gay
    The music was delightful while
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mac Quillen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corracharra, Co. Monaghan