School: Coill an tSrotha (roll number 5352)
- Location:
- Cullentragh, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Dhorchaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0197, Page 476
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“There are stories afloat, which you cannot believe,”
There are stories afloat, which you cannot believe, simply got up just to deceive, But I'll tell you a story that is perfectly true. About second hand trousers I bought in Belcoo. I was not able to go myself so I have my brother the job, And when he was leaving I give five bob, But an honest old neighbour said he only paid two, so I lost in the trousers I bought in Belcoo. The tailoring is good and they are made with great taste. They are tight in the legs and are tight in the waist, But when I sit down they fly open in two, The second hand trousers I bought in Belcoo.When the Mrs. she saw me she flew in a rage. "Sure they are no fit for a man of your age. You need not come here at a quarter to two. In the second- hand trousers I bought in Belcoo. I went to the window and sorely did weep, I was not long there until I fell fast asleep. when I awoke in the morning I was covered with dew. With the second-hand trousers I bought in Belcoo.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Matthew Maguire
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 74
- Address
- Bronagh, Co. Leitrim