School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)
- Location:
- Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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Song
“There was a rich farmer's daughter near limerick Town”
I
There was a rich farmer's daughter near Limerick Town did dwell. She was modest fair and handsom. Her parents loved her well.
She was admired by lords and squires
Their hopes were all in vain
There was but one a farmer's son young Mary's heart could gain
II
A long time young Willie courted her.
They appointed the wedding day
Her parents gave consent but her brothers they did say
There is one Lord has pledged his word and him you cannot shun
For we will betray and we will slay your constant farmer's son.
III
The Fair was held not far from town
Her brothers went straight way
They asked young Willie's company with them to spend the day.
The fair was gone. The night came on.
They said his lease was turn.
And with a stick his life did take of my constant farmer's son.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
- Informant
- Robert Alcorn
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 70
- Address
- Raithnigh, Co. Donegal