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School: Tullistown (roll number 5751)

Location:
Tullystown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. Sheridan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 216

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  1. The Birth of Ireland (continued)

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    Thus plain is the story that sent down from Glory
    Old Erin astore is the gem of the earth
    VI
    Upon Erin nately jumped Venus so stately but fainted lately so hard he was pressed
    Which much did bewilder but ere it had killed her
    Her father distilled her a drop of the best
    VII
    That sup was victorious it made her feel
    Glorious a little uproarous I fear it might
    So how can ye blame us that Ireland's so famous for drinking and beauty for fighting and love.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Togher, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Anne Reilly
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    67
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Togher, Co. Westmeath