School: Lowtown (C.), Galbally

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1. The Pattern of Emly (continued)

   

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   Both Ryan and Bradshaw, gossips claim
   were looking very sullen ;
   The one from Cloghaready came,
   The other came from Cullen.
   Then Jack McGrath, a stalwart lad,
   To test their waffle seemed quite glad
   And said he'd yield to no man.
   Jack Quigley too, well known to fame,
   All - Ireland honours he could claim ;
   Such legs, such arms, such neck, such frame
   Ne'er graced a Greek or Roman
   The workmen shouted out with pride ;
   "Come judge! we're through preparing
   The place where they must now decide
   The championship of Erin.
   But on the crowd that stood around
   Fell silence deep, prolonged, profound ;
   Showing interest ran high ;
   Though one small barony might them claim
   All Ireland could not bound their fame ;
   Well might Clanwilliam's sons exclaim ;
   "All Europe we defy."

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