School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)
- Location:
- Currans, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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I'll marry Maggie Faughtner for she is in my view,
She'll gather meal and praties
And keep me idle too,
She will lodge at Joaney Foley's
And there store up her meal,
And won't we have the d - ls spree
When I'll come from Kinsale.Other local singers are : -
John Daly, Coolnacallee, is not only a good singer but plays some very good traditional music on the violin. He apparently never got any tuition in music but has great natural talent.Tom, Mossy and Jim Riordan, Kilfilem are also good singers and musicians.
Charles Daly, Meanus is considered one of the best singers in Currens(continues on next page)
