School: Mín Bán (roll number 15394)
- Location:
- Meenbane, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seosamh Mac Coluim
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An Old Irish Song
“Where were you born and where were you bred ...”
Where were you born and where were you bred
And what occupation have you for your trade
"I was born in high Derry, kind lady" said he
and King James was the name my fore-fathers gave meKing James in this country I would have you to tarry
Or some pretty fair one I would have you to marry
Perhaps your great learning would increase your store
So stay at home JImmy and dont ramble moreThough raking or rambling I value not one pin
He do my endeavour my bread for to win
As she trips down yon lovely sweet meadow so gay
She far exceeds Flora or the Queen of MayOn her Ill bestow an imperial crown(continues on next page)- Collector
- Bridget Magee
- Gender
- Female