School: Cnoc Cairn, Imleach Iubhair (roll number 10731)
- Location:
- Knockcarron, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Dúthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 267
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- (continued from previous page)III
He made me no answer but mounted his steed,
And to Galbally mountains he rode at great speed,
I certainly thought my poor heart it would bleed,
To be trudging behind the old Nagur.IV
When I came to his dwelling I entered it first,
It seemed like a kennel or ruined old church,
And I says to myself "I'll be left in the lurch
In the power of Old Darby O'Leary."V
I well recollect it was Michaelmas Night,
To a hearty good supper he did me invite,
A cup of sour milk that physic a snipe,
My poor stomach to put in disorder.(continues on next page)
