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School: Alt an Chuilinn

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Altachullion, Co. Cavan
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Brigid Martin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0966, Page 151

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0966, Page 151

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  1. Song - Pat Tom's Ditch

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    On the 14th of June as you may understand.
    It was the day that young Pat Dolan proposed to fence his land
    The notice it was given to the neighbours one and all.
    And early the next morning they assembled to the call.
    From Altnadarragh to Altcrock they assembled to a man
    Young and old from Altataskin and scores of boys from Glan
    Saying we'll erect a fence my boys no beast will ever cross
    With spade in hand to dig the land came the Reilly's from the Cross.
    Then came on march the Commas Boys like soldiers to the Queen
    And also the Sralahan Boys a credit to be seen
    (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