School: Achadh Bolg (roll number 3588)
- Location:
- Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
- Teacher: (name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 369
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- The hurling match in aid of Aghabullogue School.
It is well I remember the 24th of September,
The morning was wet but it cleared off at noon.
When Mass it was over I being a young rover,
I went to pay fourpence in aid of the school.
I was late for the train when I met Captain Lane,
He said it was Joe Devlin would bring us home-rule.
For twenty-seven pounds to him they sent down,
Begor then said I it would build a nice school.
He walloped his horse right into a gallop,
And I followed after and whistled a tune.
I had two pints of porter and a doll by my shoulder,(continues on next page)
