School: Achadh Bolg (roll number 3588)

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Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    For the great part he took in this fine hunt to-day.
    VI
    Now before I conclude I must say a word,
    And 'tis to express how my feelings were stirred.
    When I saw how the ladies and gentlemen all,
    Cleared every bank, rock, and stonewall.
    You may talk of your cinema or big picture place,
    But for genuine enjoyment give me the fox-hunters chase.
    Long life to the ladies, and also their teams,
    I hope through this night they have nice pleasant dreams.
    To yourselves and the huntsmen 'tis all I will say,
    You will always be welcome to sweet Coolineagh.
    [Composed by T.T. Murphy, Coolineagh, Aghabullogue.]
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. The Muskerry tram is closed for good, its working days are over
    Tis sad to think we will not hear its merry puff no more.
    No more along the valley of the lovely river Lee.
    Will be heard its thunderous rattle or the clouds we will see
    It ran it course nigh fifty years and served the district well.
    When steaming out the Western Road with its traffic warning bell.
    We thought one time that naught could beat it's speed along the straight
    Until the advent of the motor coach which knocked it out of date
    II

    Now what to say I do not know but this much I will state
    We did as well when travelling slow as flying at the modern rate
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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