School: Cnoc Sceach, An Léim (roll number 10603)
- Location:
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Carrthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0309, Page 122
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A Local Song (continued)
“In Keelinga there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”
(continued from previous page)But the thought will bring delight let my path be dark or bright
That McCarthy won the flower of Cahermore.
(V)Then here's to that noble Boy may his wife be full of joy
May he never lose the Laurels that he bore.
And each day that rolls along make his arm proud and strong
To defend the flower he won in Cahermore.
Another Local Song
“In Keeling a there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”
In Keelings there are two very old inhabitants Mr & Mrs John OLeary. They had a son by the name of Jerome. He took part in the famous ambushes in South Cork, and was mortally wounded at Crossbarry. The following verses were composed in memory of him.
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Fair shone the sun on the Irish Brigade
As with God's overwhelm we fought.
Joy filled each heart as Crossbarry was won
Though dearly that victory was bought
Foe men lay round me all mingled in fear
Comrades lay dying and dead
Among them young Leary the pride of his Corps
Who's bright eyes grew dim as he said(continues on next page)