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School: St Peter's, Phibsboro

Location:
Baile Phib, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
Ss. Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 179

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    “The Hawthorn grows, the brook runs by”

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    well played by Mick Maguire.
    John Caffrey was a man of fame
    in cattle and in tillage
    And everyone that knew him
    Owed him Lord & ruler of the village"
    The above version is incomplete.
    Village - the little village of Ballymaskney on the main road from Dundalk to Carrickmacross.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    J. Walsh
    Gender
    Male