School: Leamh-choill
- Location:
- Drumsillagh, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Cáit Ní Ghadhra
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“A rushing sound as of a mighty wind and Mary bowed her head...”
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"Mrs McGrath" the old sergeant said
"Would you like to make a soldier of your son Ted"
With a scarlet coat and a new straw hat"
Mrs McGrath won't you like that."
Mrs McGrath lived by the sea shore
For the space of seven long years or more
When she saw a ship coming in one day
She cries out. Here comes Teddy; Clear the way"
When Teddy landed he had no legs
And in their place, there was two wooden pegs
And after a dozen sure she cries out
Teddy sure it isn't you.
- The Shooting of Lord Leitrim.
Good people of this county both young and old.
I claim your kind attention to those few lines unfold
You have heard of Lord Leitrim, he got a sad downfall
Near to the town of Milford in the County Donegal.(continues on next page)
