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Laragh, Co. Cavan
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M. Ní Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1007, Page 141

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    “You whilst absent draw near me”

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    You Muses whilst absent draw near me,
    Whilst I endeavour to sing
    Of a method concerning horse-breaking
    That is needful approaching Spring
    This mare is of excellent breeding
    Her colour is of a dark brown
    She is well noted for swiftness
    Going through each country and town
    She is fed on three par old oats, that's in Mogar [?]
    And used up to the present day,
    For hunting she had a desire
    When she first tasted Bertram's hay.
    When surrounded by a lob of stout heroes,
    Well fitting to join any corp
    Young Owen and young Richard the 'Golly'
    Backed up by 'Juggie Phil More'.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Philip Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Laragh, Co. Cavan