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School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)

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Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
F. Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 241

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  1. The Hills of Magheracloone

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    Recited at Magheracloone Airidheacht held in Drumgossett Fort Aug. 13th 1911

    Author Mr Donnellan N.T. - now living in Dublin

    (I)
    Gaels of historic Brefney where once O'Reilly ruled
    Gaels of Cuchullan's country where the Red Branch Knights were schooled
    Gaels from the pleasant valleys, where Lough Sillan's waters toss
    Gaels from the shades of Donaghmoyne and from the plains of Ross
    Gaels from Corduff and Latton our voices blend in tune
    We bid you Míle Fáilte to the hills of Magheracloone.

    (II)
    Behold the storied summits, Corlea and old Greaghlore
    Leons and Drumboory there, Drumbracken and Drumbone
    On Knocknacrane the pine trees blue like royal banners wave
    And there the guardian of the west stands rugged Tonaneve
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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