School: Cnoc Sceach, An Léim (roll number 10603)
- Location:
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Carrthaigh
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- My horsey was white although at first he was bay
He took great delight in travelling by night and by day
His travels were great if I could but the half of them tell.
He was rode in the garden by Adam the day that he fellWhen banished frmo Eden my horsey was losing his way
And from all his fatigues no wonder that now he is grey
At the time of the flood he was ridden by many a [?]
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...When the poor Captive Jews this news received with great joy
My horse got new shoes and pursued his journey to Troy
When the news came to Troy with joy my horsie was found
He crossed over the walls and entered the City I'm toldThe City being in flames by Hectors [?]Hard fate
My horse took his leave and then no longer could wait
I saw him in Spain again and he in full bloom.
With Hannibal he crossed the Alps into Rome.