School: Camross, Mountrath

Location:
Camross, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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    VIII
    Then what violation can we exert to let them see.
    That he should be neglected by us or our posterity.
    Our candid inclinations shall be to wish him happy days.
    Then bet surrounding poets give Conway meritorious praise.
    IX
    As stout as Alexander this youthful boy did animate
    Saying the best Commanders sometimes will meet
    With a debate we value not
    What happened to us that day on Rushin green
    But on a second trial our proof of valour will be seen.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Aghduff, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Carrowreagh, Co. Laois