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School: Cnoc Breac

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New Inn, Co. Galway
Teacher:
M. Ó Maoldúin
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    “There was a rich farmer's daughter, Lived near the town of Ross”

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    I
    There was a rich farmer's daughter,
    Lived near the town of Ross
    She courted a Highland soldier
    His name was Johnny Hart.
    II
    For six long months they courted,
    Her parents they knew not,
    He was her darling soldier
    Dressed up in his Highland plaid.
    III
    Said the mother to the daughter
    "I'll do distracted mad,
    If you marry a private soldier,
    Dressed up in his Highland plaid
    iV
    It was early the next morning,
    Her mother went to Ross,
    And to the Colonel's quarter,
    She was sent across.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    New Inn, Co. Galway
    Informant
    James Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    51
    Address
    Corrabaun, Co. Galway