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School: Bohermeen (roll number 3115)

Location:
Bohermeen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0702, Page 078

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    (1)
    Who cursed the place where Spahi fell,
    And could Trap's staying powers tell,
    And told us Magic should run well-
    The Backer.
    (2)
    Who told us Chancellor could stay,
    And how old Joe would race away
    A crown on Gamecok's sure to pay -
    The Backer.
    (3)
    Who said the Badger can't be 'bet,'
    That Ballot Box a place would get,
    That Ringlet wins, old boy, dont fret -
    The Backer.
    (4)
    Who swore when Us he broke down,
    And wore a very fiendish frown,
    On him he staked his bottom crown - The Backer.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gibney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath