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School: Adamstown (roll number 3755)

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Adamstown, Co. Wexford
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Donnchadh Cuirtéis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 261

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 261

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  1. Adamstown Races (continued)

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    It was the month of April in the year of Seventee,
    I roved for recreation, amusement for to see,
    The thrish's note from out the grove melodiously did sound,
    As I approuched the verdant fields of Sporting Adamstown.
    As I entered on the race ground, where thousands did appear,
    The brillant Colours proudly waved triumphant in the air.
    The bard harmoniously did play and joyous mirth abound
    As I approached the racing field of sporting Adamstown.
    All praise is due to Mr Downes and to his worthy name,
    That it may shine in future time upon the list of fame.
    To recreate both small and great, in country and in town,
    He freely gave a race course in sporting Adamstown.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Adamstown, Co. Wexford