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School: Wolfhill (roll number 3457)

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Cnocán na Mac Tíre, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
P. Ó Dubhlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 234

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  1. Local Song - Gracefield House (continued)

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    mansion with flowers that are blooming so fair.
    The pond that swarms with fishes.
    No art can unto it compare
    The main gate that leads to this building
    For grandeur it does exceed all
    The lambs with there dams they are sporting around by sweet Gracefield's grand hall
    III
    This grand hall is well situated with fountains and clear purling streams
    Inside there are ancient buildings contained in this noble demesne
    The partridge and pheasants seem plenty.
    The curlew he gives a fierce call
    The hares and rabbits and sporting
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cnocán na Mac Tíre, Co. Laoise