School: Kenmare (B.) (roll number 2849)
- Location:
- Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Teachers: Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin Liam Mac Cuisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0461, Page 540
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“I am a bold undaunted fox.”
(continued from previous page)Along the raging sea.
They broke their brogues 1000 pairs,
The great reward for to obtain,
But still their search was all in vain
For me in my retreat.
III
They searched through Limerick and Rathkeale
Newcastlewest and Abbeyfeale
Macroom, Dunmanway and Kinsale
And went to Cork by train.
They called to Cove on their way
That splendid place both grand and gay,
Haulbowline, Spike and Passage town
And into Doneraile.
When they landed on the shore,
They searched Kilrush from top to toe;
The bathing baths in Miltown
Or otherwise Malbay.
Galway held a place of fame,
They thought I might be there concealed
Still their search was all in vain for I gave them leg bail.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Female