School: Gurrane (C.) (roll number 14840)
- Location:
- Clondrohid, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Shéaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0326, Page 329
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- (continued from previous page)Our pavement that never was smeared by a broom
For we never keep innocent animals pent in
But let them enjoy the sweet town of Macroom.At the corner beyond holding forth, in old Bellew.
Antiquarian, historian and newsmonger too,
If you want information 'tis he that can tell you
Of all that occured for a century or two
He can tell you traditions and count generations
And talk of the worthies that sleep in the tomb
He can clearly recount 'mongst the great of all nations
The names that adorned the sweet town of MacroomOn a fine summer's day it is truly delightful
To take a short walk to the top of Sleaveen
'Twill pay you right well, though the ascent is frightfull
For there you behold a magnificent scene,
In the east, you will plainly perceive Cork and Blarney
Which the sunbeams of morning so brightly illume;
To the west Bantry Bay and the Lakes of Killarney,
You may see from above the Sweet town of Macroom.We've a market supplied with the finest potatoes.(continues on next page)
