School: Ráth Ó gCormaic (C.), Carraig na Siúire
- Location:
- Rathgormuck, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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Amhráin (continued)
“Come all ye gentle people”
(continued from previous page)So here in pain I'll still remain,
For the maid of Sweet Gurteen."The "Maid of Sweet Gurteen" was composed by Michael Kelly of Windgap, Co. Waterford. There was a dance in Gurteen and Michael Kelly was at the dance and after the dance he composed it. The maid was also at the dance.Amhráin
“Ye Gaelics of this bounty”
"Ye Gaelics of this County,
Give ear to what I say,
We left our native parishes,
Rathgormack and Clonea
We travelled in our waggonette,
As the sun ashone bright and clear,
Till we reached Dungarvan harbour,No danger did we fear.At half past two, we dressed in blue,
Determined for to win,
And Ballyduff they were good stuff,
And men of high renown,
Killmulrin too we did run through,(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mr Power
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballinab, Co. Waterford