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School: Castlefin (2)

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Castlefinn, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
George V. Graham
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1098, Page 326

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    And fought the jolly Dutchman
    On the plain of water too
    If you dont believe me what I say
    Enter in We Ned and he'll show the
    way.
    We Ned
    Here comes I we ned from the foot of
    the bed
    From the jug of milk I took a slug
    Last Xmas I turned to spit
    I burned my finger and feel it yet
    Between my finger and my thumb
    There's a blister as big as a plum
    Another verson is:-
    Here comes I we Ned
    From the foot of the bed
    If you dont give me money
    Ill eat a love of bread
    If you dont believe me what I say
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elma Nelson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlefinn, Co. Donegal