School: Ballyhogue

Location:
Ballyhoge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Mrs. Margaret Cahill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0902, Page 224

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  1. Ballyhogue Hurlers
    On the 16th of September,
    O well I remember,
    Ballyhogue and the "Stars"
    They met in a fray.
    In Ferns big city,
    Where all were so pretty,
    They hurled against each other
    To see which was the best.
    The field it was slippy,
    And also was grassy,
    The boys you must know
    Could not show of the best,
    In the middle of the game,
    As we call it half-time,
    The "Stars" they were winning
    By seven to four,
    But when they were rested,
    Our boys were not tested,
    It was not very long,
    Till they were leading in score,
    Dan Walsh our full forward,
    Swept all on before him
    For Ballyhogue's sure that day,
    He hurled a great game.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    2. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    James Higginbotham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Ballyhoge, Co. Wexford