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School: Banada (B.) (roll number 14304)

Location:
Banada, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Sr. Mac Dhuarcáin
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  1. A Local Song (continued)

    “So now the time is coming”

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    (continued from previous page)
    When the train comes up from
    Sligo to take is to the Northwall
    Out spirits then begin to rise
    when we are at Kilfree.
    We are all out with a
    laugh and a shout as we
    go along the line.
    Some cheering for John Dillon
    and some more for William OBrien
    They are the boys can play
    the flute get up to dance and sing.
    We are all out with a
    laugh and a shout and wee'd
    make the valley's sing.
    When we go to Dublin at
    the Northwall we come out.
    Wee'l have a ramble through
    the bity and a pint of
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eóin Ó Murchadha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lislea, Co. Sligo