School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

Location:
Gaddyduff, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cáitlín Ní Mhiothagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1121, Page 320

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  3. XML “The Pollin Boys”
  4. XML “Binion Bay”

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  2. I
    As I went one evening all in the month of May
    To take the air about me down by yon sandy sea
    Its there you'll see some fine young men
    And to this very day will take their lass upon the grass around Sweet Binion Bay.
    II
    Come all ye boys of Binion, I pray be well aware
    Dont cast you eye on any eye that wears golden hair
    for if you do you'll surely rue that you soon will see
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