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School: Kinnegad (B.) (roll number 14362)

Location:
Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 202

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    (continued from previous page)
    And at Knocksheban he met that man called Rory of the hill.
    Fetherson said he would raise the rent and turn out a few.
    Young Rory then stepped up to him and said this ne'r would do.
    Fetherson said he ne'er would stop until the poor house he would fill.
    "Ah be hell I will change your title now" said Rory of the hill.
    Fair well to Ballinahowey where we in the shy.
    Be sure, and keep the dust thrown in to all informers eyes but when you come to Killucan behell you will drink your fill. And we will cheer you around the market house young Rory of the hill.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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