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School: Gleann Beithe

Location:
Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Fhoghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0473, Page 512

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  1. A Song

    “You Irish heroes of Paddy's nation”

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    A Song
    Ainm an Aithriseora: Míceál Ó Riordán
    A Seoladh: Drom, Gleann Beithe
    A Aois: 60 bl.
    You Irish heroes of Paddy’s nation
    Come stand around me till I relate a conversation between three women the other night had a great debate.
    2.
    There was one from Limerick
    And one from Kerry and one from Clare.
    Miss Limerick spoke saying excuse me ladies I am the oldest in history.
    Our ancient city was was never taken,
    we fought all night until day did dawn.
    We were relieved by our Irish (an) army – And
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Chlubháin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rossbehy, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Miceál Ó Riordáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Drom, Co. Kerry