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School: Coillte Clochair (B.) (roll number 1649)

Location:
Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Gallchobhair
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    “In British an knowledge he views his extractions”

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    Proclaim it yourself said the men of the people
    In brave Kiltyclogher and Tottenham's fair
    Note: The man who "eloped with his true love" was Johnie Meehan -- "John Johnie's" father and Tottenham gave them five pounds.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thomas Mc Guinness
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Occupation
    Carpenter
    Address
    Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim