School: Gleann
- Location:
- An Gleann, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: (ní thugtar ainm)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1128, Page 044
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- (continued from previous page)When Seán was in his prime
At shooting cock, to climb his way.
For lonely Poll an Oighin.
The eagle there hath built her nest
High o'er the heather glen
The badger goes to sleep and rest
And Reynard leaves his den
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He often tracked thro´ moor and vale
And sheltry wood for game
As shot rang out, he winged his prey
And seldom fired in vain
With "Fosco" down the rolling plain
Where partridge would be found
He broke the laws the tyrant framed
The sporting lad from Glaun
IV
The Fenian boys should cross the stream
And down Rathura hill
Where Seán would train the hurling team
To pike and rifle drill.
His violin tunes were a rich treat
At every ball around
His dancing was correct and neat
The sporting lad from Glaun(continues on next page)
