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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha

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Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Sr M. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0500, Page 208

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    (continued from previous page)
    As gay and blithe as when,
    You roamed with gladsome step,
    Down by McDonnell's glen.
    II
    Where by the Grianack's placid stream
    Down by the "soldiers Pond"
    You tracked the wily bald - coote to
    it's rushy home beyond,
    Well of the neighbours, nought I have
    But pleasing new to tell,
    Despite the ruthless hand of time
    They're all quite safe and well.
    III
    And of the hurlers and the gaels
    Whose flag ne'er yet went down,
    Whose war - whoop up the "Leary's"
    Swell'd in many a Munster town
    They're yet as gay as on that day
    Ah! could our hopes weigh more?
    When we saw them sweep to victory sweet
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Bohan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caherhenesy, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Bohan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    46
    Address
    Caherhenesy, Co. Limerick