School: Ladhar an Chrompáin (roll number 14998)
- Location:
- Ladhar an Chrompáin, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407, Page 271
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Arthur was a cruel tyrant, hated and feared by young and old
He had sworn to slay young Philip, if he dared to cross the shore.
Hence this secret lovers' meeting, in the Autumn long ago.
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V
As they strolled along together, wild and wilder blew the wind,
And at last a whisper reached them, "Philip run and save your life,
Your dark foeman he is coming with his famous squadrons three
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VI
One swift glance he gave around him; yes, his faithful steed stood near,
What cared he for foe or foeman, on its back he knew no fear.
Still he paused and glanced at Annie, should he risk her life so dear
Should he take her from the foemen, never more her sire to see.
VII
Swift he was but she was swifter, for she grasped the bridle rein,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Prionsias Ní Chearú
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carraig Cheannann, Co. Chiarraí
- Informant
- Mícheal O Cearú
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 50
- Address
- Carraig Cheannann, Co. Chiarraí
