School: Moys (roll number 10837)
- Location:
- Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Dawson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 198
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It was young McAtavey who discovered the thief
He soon got afraid and he ran for relief
When Pat heard the news he soon droped sythe [?]
It’s mind says Rosy or she’ll eat you alive
When Patsey came she was down in the room
She made for the door when he lifted the broom
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She went down the road and she caused great alarm
Says Annie to Rosy did the sow do much harm
She broke all my delph and my lovely wee jug
But what about all only(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Brian Mc Shane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilcrow, Co. Monaghan
