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School: Creewood (roll number 5331)

Location:
Creewood, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Chearnacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0715, Page 266

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  1. A Local Song (continued)

    “And now that you're anxious to know the reason why you've seen a rival Bakery firm”

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    mentioned because its Ireland's best
    Until his name and fame were won this Drogheda man did not rest.
    But in open competition all nations he did meet,
    When he took the world's honour to a hundred and twelve West Street.
    And now I think I have the Reason why explained
    Four rival bakery firms of whom you have complained
    Have used your patent colours with a painters greatest wit
    But the (are) medals are trade mark, and that
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creewood, Co. Meath
    Informant
    James Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creewood, Co. Meath