School: Fiach Naomhtha (Buach.), Eadragóil
- Location:
- Adrigole, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Muircheartach Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1125, Page 141
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“It being in the month of October”
I
It being in the month of October
In the year 188-, as I'm told
As we straight took out way from Bork city
The weather blew freezy, and cold
When we came into sweet Ballyvoutney
We were weary and tired from the road
Our breakfast, we quickly did order
And some grog for to warm our bones.
II
As we passed, by the mills, in that morning
It commenced, in the form of joke.
Between O' Shea the brave leader of carmen
Whom bonnor, to walk, did oppose
With their steeds, full of speed, in good order
From the brilliant, fine harvest good oats
Twas in a gallop, they cleared over Barlin
With a ton in each car, and some more.
III
This man has a thorough-bred racer(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Maggie O' Shea
- Gender
- Female