School: Tobar Pádraig (roll number 4764)
- Location:
- Patrickswell, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Anraoi Ó Broin
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“Lines by John Ryan, Patrickswell, in memory of Joseph Pickergille who lived near Adare...”
Lines by John Ryan, Patrickswell, in memory of Joseph Pickergille who lived near Adare. He was a noted sportsman and Huntsman.The Prince of sport is now laid low,
Joe Pickerville the Good;
No more he'll stalk the wily fox
Upon the shady wood.
To all the people round sweet Adare
He was a friend indeed;
He always gave in justice,
And mercy when in need,
He heeded well the voice of truth,
No matter how low down,
And the one who would try to tell a lie(continues on next page)