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School: Templeglantine (B.) (roll number 2359)

Location:
Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Maitiú Ó Duilleáin
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  1. The Rising of the Sun

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    "The Rising of the Sun"
    "Tell me, tell me, Limerick reporter,
    Why you hurry, scurry so"?
    "Oh, I'm going to the meeting
    And must ride like fire and tow.
    My copy must be written, or
    Or myself will get the run,
    If the paper is not printed
    By the rising of the sun"
    "Oh but tell me worthy penman,
    Where the meeting is to be"?
    "Down there at Devon Road
    Just beside the creamery,
    Where with tankards brightly shining
    And with donkeys on the run,
    The toilers all assemble
    At the rising of the sun"
    A flash of light, the pedals turned,
    The wheels went round and round
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séumas Ó Laodhcha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mainistir na Féile, Co. Luimnigh