School: Abbey (B.), Celbridge (roll number 5350)

Location:
Cill Droichid, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
P. J. McManus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0773, Page 387

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  1. There's a neat little cottage in Bellbrook
    Jack Johnstons you know it I'm sure
    And anyone round it feels weary
    They're sure to go there for the cure.
    II
    There's a right jolly crowd there at night time
    And many a tale they'll unfold.
    Of racing, football, and hurling
    Their history your sure to be told.
    III
    In racing sure Jack has no equal
    He'll tell of races of yore.
    How Loates won the Derby on Isinglass
    Such a victory was ne'er seen before.
    IV
    How loating Jack watched for
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.