School: Baile Glas (Meastha), An Bhlárna (roll number 10930)
- Location:
- Ballyglass, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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In the hills and the hollows[?] they have tried all game there,
With the hounds and the huntsman, the footman and hare.
At bowl-playing and goaling[?] they oft tried their hand
While our best crossed the ocean to a far distant land.
When the cannons did rattle fiery youths took the chance.
With the big fighting forces in Flanders and France.
When they heard of 'Sinn Fein' with rifle and gun
How they played at that(continues on next page)- Informant
- John Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lyradane, Co. Cork