School: Camross, Mountrath
- Location:
- Camross, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 164
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- I
You have heard of Alexander who the world did defeat,
Whose gallant deeds of valour his fame did terminale,
Examine our annals for many a century,
And you'll find our shades embellished with triumph and victory.
Chorus.
So the brave boys of upperwoods so cheerfully go,
With Squire Flood and Conway to conquer the foe.
II
In the year '47 you may well remember
Our spirit and agility most galliantly rivived
And to the satisfaction of our brave gentlemen
On the 14th of November we defeated Ballyfin.
Chorus
III
Tis in vain to mourn that Upperwoods does hold,
The Standard of bright victory for ages uncontrolled,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Breen
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 67
- Address
- Aghduff, Co. Laois
- Informant
- Michael Ryan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Carrowreagh, Co. Laois
