School: Slane (C.) (roll number 4852)
- Location:
- Slane, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Josephine Cooney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0713, Page 272
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- (continued from previous page)And wonder up that narrow lane
To the lovely ruins of the Hill of Slane.And as the Boyne goes rolling on
To mingle with the sea at last
So like the Boyne time rolls for me
When I shall gaze once more on thee
And mingle with the loved ones there
Then I'll feel far from every care.
And when death comes to end all pain
Just let me rest on the Hill of Slane.There were a good many more who made rhymes about dance houses, weddings and different events. The chief of those was Mr Markey of Grangegeeth Slane which were called the Comalaus.
- (continued from previous page)Mr Sheils is a famous poet. He lives in Drogheda. He wrote many poems namely "The Woods of Slane" and the "Boyne Valley." He was not gifted with any power for this purpose, he just worked them out of his head.
John Gallagher is our present poet in Slane. He wrote many
