School: Lios Dubh (C.)
- Location:
- Lisduff, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 377
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As I roved out one morning fair, all in the blooming Spring
I overheard a damsel fair so grievously did sing,
Saying "Cruel were my parents who me did sore annoy
They would not let me tarry with my bonny labouring boy."
II
Young Johney dear is my love's name as you may plainly see
My parents did employ him their labouring boy to be
To harrow, plough and sow the seed and work my father's land
But soon I fell in love with him as you will understand.
III
"His cheeks are like the roses red, and his eyes are black as sloes,
He is meek in his behaviour wherever that he goes.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mai Flatley
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Treankeel, Co. Mayo
