School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)

Location:
Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 184

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 184

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    To the cross of Drumsheeney she raced and she ran
    While the crowds on the hillsides applaud to a man
    Tho the dogs in extremes have ceased to [?] ill
    True to blood and breeding they gallop along.
    Now darkness is falling, the sun sinks to rest
    And the glow of his parting rays brightens the west
    The hare now exhausted yet leading the pack
    In a moment of folly speeds back on her track
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    F. Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher