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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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Cappagh, Co. Limerick
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Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 186

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    (continued from previous page)
    He strikes it quick, and he does not miss,
    (A well directed ball),
    and crosses to Jimmy Kelly, who answers
    to his call.
    VII
    Here is to Conny Mc Mahon, great credit
    he deserves
    Also to George Mc Namara for he is
    a man of nerve
    We have the brothers Quinn whose
    courage never fail
    Their noble race is no disgrace, a
    credit to the Gael
    VIII
    Now time is up and Cappagh wins
    A noble fight they've fought
    And a lesson to Kilmeedy the Cappagh
    boys have taught
    They were so long expecting and
    waiting for the fray
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Hogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballingarrane, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Hogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballingarrane, Co. Limerick