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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 345

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  1. The Maugha Bonfire (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    But he was apprehended by Norrie and Besheen.
    IX
    Paddy Jackie and Bud Quill they went off in a crack,
    To get bail for Shaun [Loyons?] and to bring the turf back
    Besheen she insisted he should go to jail,
    And Ould Norrie refused to let Jack out in bail.
    X
    They commenced to dance and some other quare play,
    And myself got afraid and at length ran away
    Wishing I'd again see that bonfire or rare,
    'Twould remind you of Races or noted Puck Fair.
    XI
    And now to conclude and to finish my rhyme,
    I would tell you more but I haven't got time,
    The sport that we had at our bonfire that night.
    For the rest of my life sure my heart will be light.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocknacurra, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Patrick Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tralee, Co. Kerry