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School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar

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Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 587

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    ors and cyclists
    And horse drawn vehicles
    also.
    They assembled from all
    parts of Connaught
    From Sligo, Roscommon and Mayo.
    In a quiet little spot in
    Mount Irwin
    We laid this young hero to
    rest
    The emblem of his dear
    country
    Was closely pent over his
    breast
    Many priests as they stood by
    his graveside
    Requested the people to pray.
    While relating the tragic
    occurrence
    To him a high tribute did pay.
    (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
    Collector
    Máire Ní Gaoithin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Blackfallow, Co. Roscommon