School: Killury (C.) (roll number 543)
- Location:
- Dromkeen West, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máire Allman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 266
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The Causeway boys, the Causeway boys
Of Kerry’s sons the pick and choice
This noble band gallant and true
Will yet for Ireland bravely do
They float their flag by Shannon wave
And muster all the loyal and brave
Unite, Unite is the battle cry
Which nerves the soul of the Causeway boys.
Chorus
Hip hip hurrah for the Causeway boys
A thundering cheer for the Causeway boys
A grand old stand for the dear old land
Will ever be made for the Causeway boys
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The Causeway boys, the Causeway boys
Will bravely risk each heart
In dangerous van they’ll ever be seen
To raise most high our darling green
To float its folds by fort and glen
And play for aye the roll of men
If battle hour will draw nigh in front you’ll see(continues on next page)
