School: Cill Moibhí (C)
- Location:
- Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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“As I roved out one evening Down by the river side I heard a maid complaining The tears fell from her eyes...”
As I roved out one evening
Down by the river side
I heard a maid complaining
The tears fell from her eyes
This is a cold and stormy night
Those words she then did say
For my love lies on the raging sea bound for America. Says the mother to the daughter
You must quit his company
For to have his life this very night
Your father charged his gun
Your father he has riches great
And OReilly he is poorOh Mama dear dont be sever(continues on next page)- Collector
- Bea Duffy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clooncarha, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mrs Frain
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 86
- Address
- Ballyglass, Co. Mayo