School: Gleann
- Location:
- Glan, Co. Cork
- Teacher: (name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1128, Page 043
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- (continued from previous page)bottom inside is covered with small stones. It is supposed to be some kind of grave.
Glaun was renowned for music and dancing some years ago. Michael Kelleher who died some years ago was famous for dancing and music. A song was composed about him called "The Sporting Lad from Glaun" but the name Seán was given instead of his name.
- I
'Tis sixty years since Seán was young.
And well-known in Schull town,
A favourite with his dog and gun
This sporting lad from Glaun
Chorus-
That land renowned for dancing.
That grand old Irish game.
Dan the Yank and Clancy.
And Tadhg from Turim Céin
II
In frost and snow 'twas only play(continues on next page)
