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School: Ceathair Dhúin Iascaigh, Clochar na Trócaire

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Caher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Tréisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 346

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 346

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  1. Master Mc Grath (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    McGrath and his keepers left Lorgan town
    A gale on the Channel it soon drew them o'er
    And the thirteenth they landed in fair England's shore
    3.
    And when they arrived in big London town
    The great English sportsmen all gathered round.
    One of the gentlemen gave a ha-ha,
    And said, "Is that the great dog you call Master McGrath."
    4.
    Then one of the gentlemen standing around
    Said, "What about you or your Irish grey-hound,
    For you or your grey-hound we don't care a straw,
    We'll humble the pride of old Master McGrath."
    5.
    Lord Lorgan stept forward and said, "Gentlemen
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Mc Eniry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyhenebery, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr M. Mc Eniry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyhenebery, Co. Tipperary