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School: Gráinseach, Cill Mocheallóg (roll number 9970)

Location:
Grange, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Loínsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0516, Page 276

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  1. Rumours of the Island

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    Rumours of the Island
    I
    And now my people take my advice,
    And on it in future think
    For as sure as you're here once or twice
    Gearóid on his steed will slink.
    II
    Once in seven years he trods about
    On his capall bán of the golden shoes
    Dressed like a like; or an ordinary scout
    Spying the swimmers he is about to choose
    III
    Although Cromwells curse has sent him to Hell,
    His duty will ne'er be fulfilled
    Until under the Lake an army will dwell
    The number the Gaels dead
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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