School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)

Location:
Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 181

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    I've been hunted and harried from day unto day
    And though cornered full often I've stolen away
    My place of concealment is down in Leck lane
    And in spite of your efforts I'll trick you again"
    At the old fort of Cavan she burst into view.
    And the hounds at her heels all come thundering too.
    In solid formation they swept o'er the hill
    Each straining and striving to be at the kill
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    F. Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher