School: Staghall

Location:: Staghall, Co. Cavan
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The Gaels of Swanlibar

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I A warm good night, and a failte bright I bid you one and all, full of good cheer, have gathered here in answer to my call. It is not the call of Caizer Bill, nor Sulton, or It is a stronger claim, a nobler aim - the Gaels of Swanlinbar. II What lovely maids in diver shades, Fair, auburn, black and brown Full of good cheer, have gathered here from country and from town For looks so fair, and charms so rare, you would vainly seek afar His fate he'll cry who passes by
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Language

English

Collector
John Mc Goldrick
Gender

Male
Address

Aghavilla, Co. Cavan

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