School: Cluain Tuirc (C.)

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Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire Ní Gharaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0217, Page 137

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0217, Page 137

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  3. XML “The Old Graveyards”
  4. XML “Football News”
  5. XML “The Hugh O'Neills”

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  2. Edward Dorrigan Ballyger Jbridge, Dromod. 75 years. clever hard worker and capable farmer. He sang the song below for me as he pitched in turf I bought from him About 42 years ago he was one of this victorious team that "won all before them for 12 yrs" Up to this day Rormacoola has excellent footballers including "Nipper" but the rest of the County must not be equal to them since they do not get to Croke Park. (MMCG.)
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  3. Come raise three cheers for the Hugh O'Neills
    That brave and gallant band.
    And double three for the captain bold.
    Who holds them in command.

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    Of all the Irish Gaelic boys
    Of stalwart limb and frame
    The Bornacoola slashing team
    Has earned the greatest name
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