School: Gleann Iascaigh (roll number 16363)
- Location:
- Bellafarney, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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When weary and lame a poor boy came up to a farmer's door,
Can you tell me where they be or who can me employ,
I can plough and sow, reap and mow
And be a farmer's boy.
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My father is dead, my mother is left five children they are small,
And what is worse my mother says I am the biggest of them all,
It is little she thought I would labour hard if I could find amploy.
I can plough and sow reap and mow and be a farmer's boy.
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There is one request he says, My Lord I have of you to ask,
If you keep me here to the break of day(continues on next page)
