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School: St Johnston (2)

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Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
S. Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 250

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  3. XML “Wrack Cutting”
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  1. Wrack Cutting (continued)

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  2. The Dulse Puller

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    There is many a way of earning your bread
    and many's the way that is tried.
    and many a man in continual dread
    Because of the want he can't hide.
    But stroll with me now away down by the sea
    There is something I'm wishful to show.
    You will learn a little of labours that be
    Of labours that some never know.
    II
    On a morning in Spring with a rythmic swing
    The dulse pulled steps from her (cart) cot,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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