School: Gort an Locha (roll number 1414)
- Location:
- Gortalough, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: S. Ó Docraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 616
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- (continued from previous page)This is the news, young Reilly, last night that I did hear,
The lady's oath will hang you, or else will set you clear,
"If that be so", says Reilly, "her pleasure I will stand
Still hoping to be succoured by my dear Colleen Bawn.Now Willy's drest from top to toe all in a suit of green,
His hair hands o'er his shoulders, most glorious to be seen,
He's tall and straight and comely as any could be found,
He's fit for Tolliards daughter, were she heiress to a crown.The judge, he said "This lady being in her tender youth
If Reilly has deluded her, she will declare the truth".
Then, like a moving beauty bright, before him she did stand,
"You're welcome there my heart's delight and dear Colleen Bawn".(continues on next page)
