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School: Druim Bréan Lios (roll number 15029)

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Drumbreanlis, Co. Leitrim
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Eibhlín Nic Ghuidhir
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  1. Paddy the Lad's Shop (continued)

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    VI
    Come in young man and have a try, When you see my goods
    You'll surely buy
    VII
    Now come along friend foe or cousin
    I'm selling herrings by the dozen
    You will get here at any price
    An iron for your loy There was never such value sold
    Since Adam was a boy
    VIII
    You will see here before ypour eyes
    Oranges of enormous size
    With hair pins, thimbles, combs and racks
    Begorra the full of 30 sacks.
    IX
    Anvils hammers, trowels, Sledges, Barber knives, with double edges Buckets, gallons, kettles
    Pots and pans, ovens, skillets and tin cans
    Teacups, saucers, spoons and mugs
    Egg Stand's plates and jugs.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Shanaghy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyduffy, Co. Longford