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School: Baile Nua (C) (roll number 16803)

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Newtown, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Conchoille
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  1. The Boys of Carramore (continued)

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    When I think on my comrade boys who cheered me here-to-fore
    You may believe it is then I grieve
    For the boys of Caramore.
    VIII
    They were the nicest fellows that ever my eyes did see
    When they would be all together going on a jolly spree
    A credit to their parents was the character they bore
    There never will be got another lot
    Like the boys of Caramore.
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    Jack Ward he was the Captain his orders were obeyed
    There was no objection to whatever he said
    To see them going together when he would give a roar
    It is then you would see a jolly spree With the boys of Caramore.
    X
    While life lasts me. In my heart those boys shall e'er dwell,
    With gratitude I'll count them o'er and all their games I'll tell,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pádraig Ó Ghlinn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Abbert, Co. Galway