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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 137

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  1. The White Horse

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    My horsey was white although at first he was bay
    He took great delight in travelling by night and by day
    His travels were great if I could but the half of them tell.
    He was rode in the garden by Adam the day that he fell
    When banished frmo Eden my horsey was losing his way
    And from all his fatigues no wonder that now he is grey
    At the time of the flood he was ridden by many a [?]
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    When the poor Captive Jews this news received with great joy
    My horse got new shoes and pursued his journey to Troy
    When the news came to Troy with joy my horsie was found
    He crossed over the walls and entered the City I'm told
    The City being in flames by Hectors [?]Hard fate
    My horse took his leave and then no longer could wait
    I saw him in Spain again and he in full bloom.
    With Hannibal he crossed the Alps into Rome.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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