School: Carraig Thuathail (B.)
- Location:
- Carrigtohill, Co. Cork
- Teacher: John Bowdren
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0385, Page 133
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A Song (continued)
“Come all ye lads of Carrig, I hope you will draw near.”
(continued from previous page)care a jot.
A Song
“Come all ye lads of Carrig I hope you will draw near.”
I
Come all ye lads of Carrig,
I hope you will draw near.
And appreciate this little song,
Which will make the county fear.
II
Here's a health to the Gaels of Carrig,
And their committee also.
Their deeds will live in history.
Wherever they may go.
III
Now I'll give you a brief description,
And the names of those athletes.
There's the Fouhy's and Jack Mulcahy,
Who holds three full back seats.
IV
There's Bobna and Bill Barry,
And the Kennedy's too likewise,
And the trio of Ahern's,
Their a terror for their size.
V
Our goalkeeper John Donovan,
Like a stone wall safe and sound,
And "Killarney" in the centre,(continues on next page)