School: Coppena, Graiguenamanagh (roll number 1152)
- Location:
- Coppanagh, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0857, Page 100
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The Following Song was Composed by Patrick O'Leary, Graig (continued)
“Graig it is as sporting place as any in the nation.”
(continued from previous page)My verse is nearly ended
I know tis wrong to stay too long
Discoursing and colloquing
And I hope at least you're not displeased
With the boy from Ballyogan.The boy from Ballyogan was William Blanchfield of Ballyogan who sang the above song at a concert in Graig and for whom Patrick O'Leary composed the above song.
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