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School: Ráth Ó gCormaic (C.), Carraig na Siúire

Location:
Rathgormuck, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0655, Page 370

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  1. Amhráin (continued)

    “Come all ye gentle people”

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    So here in pain I'll still remain,
    For the maid of Sweet Gurteen."
    The "Maid of Sweet Gurteen" was composed by Michael Kelly of Windgap, Co. Waterford. There was a dance in Gurteen and Michael Kelly was at the dance and after the dance he composed it. The maid was also at the dance.
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    “Ye Gaelics of this bounty”

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    "Ye Gaelics of this County,
    Give ear to what I say,
    We left our native parishes,
    Rathgormack and Clonea
    We travelled in our waggonette,
    As the sun ashone bright and clear,
    Till we reached Dungarvan harbour,
    No danger did we fear.
    At half past two, we dressed in blue,
    Determined for to win,
    And Ballyduff they were good stuff,
    And men of high renown,
    Killmulrin too we did run through,
    (continues on next page)
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    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
    Informant
    Mr Power
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinab, Co. Waterford