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School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)

Location:
Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 182

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 182

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  1. The Leck Hare (continued)

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    Through Annaglough headlands she flew like a bird
    With a speed that made dogs one and all look absurd
    The broad road she reached and in one bound she crossed
    And the dogs are dismayed for the scent they there lost
    With their nostrils dilated they rush to and fro
    While the hare halts a moment to gaze on the foe
    Half in pity half scorn she surveys the pack
    To see some rush forward and others rush back
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    F. Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher