School: Clochar na Trócaire, Drangan (roll number 7232)

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1. Gold Seeking - A Tale by A Drangan Boy (continued)

   

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   Guinness' stout and fresh.

   
   (XXIII)

   Rest your soul Bill Hennessy you
   Told us many a time,
   Of how you fought the "Evil One"
   When in your youthful prime,
   And vowed that had your comrades stood
   Loyally by your side,
   You'd vanquish his "dark Majesty,"
   And in a carriage ride.

   
   (XXIV)

   Knowledge! 'fore the wondrous power
   Those myths have passed away;
   'Tis few will believe that sprites keep watch
   O'er hidden things today;
   That veil of gloom is rising which
   So enveloped our land,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Teresa Walshe

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Magowry, Co. Tipperary