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School: Gleann Beithe

Location:
Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Fhoghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0473, Page 510

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  1. The Moonlighters of Glenbeigh

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    The Moonlighters of Glenbeigh
    Ainm an Aithriseora:
    A Seoladh: Cúl Ruadh, Gleann Beithe
    A Aois: 75 bl.

    As the evening sun was setting
    By Rossbeighs lovely shore.
    All things were quiet and silent except the billows roar.
    Some manly hearts were throbbing their joy and bosom fell.
    They were told by Captain Moonlight that night they should be drilled.
    11.
    Some twenty men got ready and we got a few men more.
    As the moon shone bright and clear
    we marched by forty four.
    If you had to see those
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gobhnait Nich Mhathghamhna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolroe Lower, Co. Kerry