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School: Ballinacarrow (roll number 13277)

Location:
Ballynacarrow, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0175, Page 300

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    (continued from previous page)
    bread.
    So we all enjoyed the little game
    The swinging of the lead
    So all ye merry farmers
    Who all working all the day
    Continue with your folly
    Till your weary heads are grey
    While I shall draw insurance
    And nestle in my bed
    Uh! It is the grandest fame of all
    The swinging of the lead.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dermot Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockbeg West, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mr. M. Mc Golrick
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dowrea, Co. Sligo