School: Drom na Gráinsighe (roll number 13280)
- Location:
- Droim na Gráinsí, Co. Shligigh
- Teacher: Seán Mac Giolla Luaithrinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0186, Page 245
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A Song (continued)
“Come all ye Gaels both young and old,”
(continued from previous page)V
We had two hefty mid-field men
Mike Ward and Martie Clarke
I hope some day to see them play
Above in dear Croke Parke
VI
They did their best in every way
The victory to bring home.
We wish them many years in Keash,
And may they never roam.
VII
Willie Dwyer and John Loughlin
Were triers to the core
With Paddy Nerney by their side
He helped them more more
VIII
Our forwards were a nippy lot
And very quick indeed
Oh many a day i saw them play.
But never with such speed
IX
Guard Ruddy was the ref -(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kathleen Lavin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Droim na Gráinsí, Co. Shligigh