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School: Muine Mór (roll number 13456)

Location:
Meenymore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Liam Ó Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0195, Page 433

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    “It was on the 24th of January the Spring-time of the year,”

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    Her father's name is Dinny McGowan and her mother Mary Rynn.
    They're herding for Steve Amstrong for they dont care a spit.
    For they well believe after Kelly's day they're sure to have the bit.
    She is a nice wee girl she is thin and tall.
    And widows and young men for her there is great call.
    From Sligo also Ballyboy the place called Ballyglass.
    And also Conn McTernan from the foot of Pullinass
    By Rita McPartlin
    Meenymore. N.S.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Mc Partlin
    Gender
    Female