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School: Gusserane

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Ráth na gCosarán, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Peadar Mac Fheorais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0871, Page 189

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    But his gallant steed, being of great breed, fast on!
    Them did gain ground
    III
    As for his worthy parents they are of an ancient race
    They are as well descended as any you could (trace?)
    There are both Priests and Bishops, all in the family
    Hard to find their equals in all this country
    Composed by Michael Dalton, from (Rosegarland?) did descend.
    But now in (?) must live without a friend
    May the Almighty power assist him never known to fail
    Have (?) on young Stafford that noble youth from Kayle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Vincent Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Bhuaile, Co. Loch Garman
    Informant
    David Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63