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School: Adamstown (roll number 3755)

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Maigh Arnaí, Co. Loch Garman
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Donnchadh Cuirtéis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 264

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    horseman of renown.
    Who did maintain his sporting name that day in Adamstown.
    The Sweepstake went to Whitney, I mean to let you know,
    He was opposed by Blazer, a fierce and fiery foe.
    The fox chase is his favourite place, good mettle there is found,
    But on the field he had to yield that day in Adamstown.
    We'll give a cheer for Williams, likewise for Mr. West.
    Mr Maher, valiant Day, and Whitney, I protest,
    Throughout this fertile island their fame it do resound
    The day they spent in merriment, in sporting Adamstown.
    Come fill your glasses, me boys I mean to stop me quill,
    For want of brighter eloquence, likewise
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