School: Tulach Mór (Clochar na Trócaire)
- Location:
- Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 008
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- The Maypole at the Meelaghans"When the good old times had carol rhymes
with Morris games and village chimes;
When clown and priest shared cup and feast
And the greatest jostled with the least,
At the raising of the Maypole"Eliza Cook.
The Maypole at the Meelaghans is attracting great crowds during the "Merry month of May".Visitors come from all the surrounding districts including Killeigh, Geashill, Cloneygowan, Clonaslee. Vehicles of every description are requisitioned from the up-to-date motor to the ancient barrow drawn by the humble donkey. The pole and flag attached are most artistically decorated and reflect great credit on the Committee of Management, Messrs. Dolan, Rigney, Morris, etc.An ample stage has been provided for the dancing which is really of a very high order, as the performers have been admirably trained by a capable dancing master; Mr. Colgan.The musical part of the programme is carried out under the supervision of Mr.(continues on next page)
