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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 262

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    The limit of the hunting time was drawing to a close,
    And honoured members of the club great races did propose;
    There gold they laid down freely and a course they quickly found.
    'Twas with respect they did select the land of Adamstown,
    For order our great country boys have won unending praise,
    Where manly strength, and vigour could nobly be displayed.
    They were the sons of Wexfordmen, who dare could on them frown.
    The day they spent in merriment in sporting Adamstown.
    Six noble steeds about to start, did close together draw.
    Hilltown, Blazer, Bryan O'Lynn, and Williams from Clondaw.
    Another worthy sportsman whose name we have not found.
    Young Williams takes the farmers' stakes
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Adamstown, Co. Wexford