School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)

Location:
Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 180

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Says Princess to Precept "We'll give her a thrill
    A make a lap record going over Leck hill"
    Down by Ballagh and Logan the Leck hard did fly
    And behind her the beagles raced on in full cry.
    Tullyvarney was reached with the hare in full view.
    And through Tullygillen like a thunder bolt flew.
    "A fig for your howling - it's little I care
    Your efforts are futile to kill the Leck hare
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    F. Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher