School: Druim Bréan Lios (roll number 15029)

Location:
Drumbreanlis, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eibhlín Nic Ghuidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0228, Page 163

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    They are sent from Carrigallen
    By a man called Michael Smith
    We have all kinds of hardware
    Likewise china and delph
    If you want a saucer
    Or a teacup for your shelf
    Or anything else you mention
    Come in as you are passing
    From Denny's with your pension
    XIII
    On my counter you can spend your money
    You may depend
    I am selling polish fags, meal
    And flour by the bag
    All sorts of margarine
    Box polish cart grease
    hair oil vaseline
    So that if you pass me by
    Its a later day you'll rue it
    And if you cut your finger
    Come in for jeye's fluid
    XIV
    We have no soda, or cream of tartaí
    Here to the door comes the donkey's carr
    We'll be supplied Im not in dread
    Here comes the lorry with loads of bread
    (continues on next page)
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