School: Matehy, Inniscarra
- Location:
- Saint Ann's Hill, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Conchobhar Ó Liatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0347, Page 260
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The finest cattle you would see there grazing,
And horses that could hunt or plough.
The weavy corn, the golden barley,
Which add more charm to Vicarstown.
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The men are sober and educated,
At far-off places they are renowned.
At ploughing matches they are seldom beaten,
They bring the prizes to Vicarstown.
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The spot is rich in art and learning,
Tradition has it handed down.
The noble deeds and all concerning,
Our famous ancestors in Vicarstown.
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There's a monument there of the Penal ages,
When Yoemen hunted the saggart down.
Alone in Loughane sleeps the saggarts slayer,
The graveyard shifted to Vicarstown.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Cronin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 50
- Occupation
- Farm-labourer
- Address
- Vicarstown, Co. Cork
