School: Árd Loicín Mór

Location:
Ardlagheen More or Highlake, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
An Bráthair Brian Mac Dubhghaill
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  1. Looking through my opera glasses,
    On Sunday at the Sports field,
    Their first time I have seen lassies
    The camogies to wield.
    Not nearer than one half-mile
    A leafless tree I've found;
    I sheltered in its boughs a while
    Far high above the ground.
    At the schedul'd hour - half past three -
    The Roscommon ladies towed the line,
    Their colours shining brilliantly
    They were looking fit and fine.
    Then come the ladies of Oran
    All winsome, blithe and gay,
    Their name and fame is soarin'
    Seems ready for the fray.
    When the play was started
    On the Roscommon's ground the ball did roll
    Too soon its backs were thwarted
    By Oran scoring the first goal.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballynaheglish, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Patrick (Senior) Dayer
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballyglass (Mahon), Co. Galway