School: Gleann Bruacháin (C.), Cnoc Luinge (roll number 12614)
- Location:
- Glenbrohane, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Sheighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0511, Page 468
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- (continued from previous page)Down the road, without covering, except her ch---
VI
Then the boys tackled tandum to the donkey car
And Will shouted loudly by the "tare of war"
I'll follow you even to the River Stycks
Oh! you devils you're arming the rope for your necks.
VII
Half a mile from the house the boys made a stand still
After crossing the stream, but were pelted by Will
With stones which proved harmless every one
This Will thought that his aim was as sure as the sun
VIII
Now to finish my tale, this pair all in white
Retraced their steps homeward that cold frosty night
And the boys pledged themselves after laughing their fill
That they'd play no tricks more on poor [?] Will(continues on next page)
