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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 444

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  1. The Raffle of Mike Connor's Ass

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    "Come on, " said Mike Connor a raffle we'll have,
    Just for the sport and the game
    Alright shouted Daly and so shouted Breen
    And Booser was on for the game.
    Piaras Connor from Derry More next came along
    And the devil a soul he let pass.
    Saying come to the wind-mill and kick up some sport,
    At the raffle of Mike Connor's Ass.
    We drank beer and whiskey the hole blessed night,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Maurice Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Blennerville, Co. Kerry