School: Caisleán Uí Liatháin (B.) (roll number 1867)
- Location:
- Castlelyons, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Éamonn Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0381, Page 084
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- Jack Daly of Ardra, Castlelyons, Co. Cork wrote a poem about Castlelyons Gaelic League when they used to be learning Irish in the school at night long ago. Castlelyons Gaelic League afford great delight
As they meet once a week on each Tuesday night,
With up-to-date dancing all grand to behold
They give entertainment to both young and old.A toff from the village strolling about eight
You'd think by his swagger he owned an estate
As he waltzes around with some pretty young lass
With his short knickerbockers so tight round his "A"
He thinks he's a gent but excuse me this time
If I judge rightly, milk is more in his line.
And washing the buckets is the work he enjoys
For he's commonly known as Castlelyons' churn boy.Another great shaper whose name is MacHugh
For when he's among them he scarce knows what to do,
He comes with a waterproof, gloves and handstick,
And up-to-date collar to hide his long 'nick'.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Castlelyons, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mrs Mary Murphy
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 40
- Address
- Castlelyons, Co. Cork
