School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

Location:
Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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  1. Vain their spears and swords and darts,
    Our brown bucklers hold our hearts;
    Rocky Rathlin, rousing, hears
    Singing of our swords and spears.
    That thin swords is Europe's best,
    That swift spears serves each behest;
    Where were shield safe in the world
    Corrections
    world,
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male