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School: Mín Bán (roll number 15394)

Location:
Meenbane, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Coluim
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1096, Page 462

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  1. An Old Irish Song

    “Where were you born and where were you bred ...”

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    Where were you born and where were you bred
    And what occupation have you for your trade
    "I was born in high Derry, kind lady" said he
    and King James was the name my fore-fathers gave me
    King James in this country I would have you to tarry
    Or some pretty fair one I would have you to marry
    Perhaps your great learning would increase your store
    So stay at home JImmy and dont ramble more
    Though raking or rambling I value not one pin
    He do my endeavour my bread for to win
    As she trips down yon lovely sweet meadow so gay
    She far exceeds Flora or the Queen of May
    On her Ill bestow an imperial crown
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Magee
    Gender
    Female