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1. A Deer-Hunt at Clondagad (continued)

   

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   At the end deer and hounds nearly pulled down the bounds
   Between Johnny Neill and old "Vinegar Hill"
   "Jim" getting the name, being a shot of great fame
   When he found any hares to kill

   Good-bye to the past 'twas too pleasant to last
   No matter we had days without care
   Hunting the deer and the fox and fighting game cocks
   And riding like the devil in Clare.

   The above was composed by
   Willie Gavin, a Protestant gentleman farmer who lived at Ross Hill, Kildysart.
   Willie Gavin, Frank Whitstones of Clondegad, Mick Ryan of Clonakilla, Ballynacally were the leading gentlemen sportsmen of this Parish of of Kildysart during the latter half of the last century.
   All three were well known of their athletic prowess, boxing ability daring horsemanship and happy-

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Thomas Meaney

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Address

   Cluain Draighneach, Co. an Chláir