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School: Moys (roll number 10837)

Location:
Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Dawson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 203

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  1. Sweet Mary Jane (continued)

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    V
    At four in the morning each lad and his lass
    Were oe'r well treated with bottle and glass
    Its boys make your thrices and say when again
    But the worst was the parting from sweet Mary Jane.
    VII
    When the boys were all parting the morning was fair
    Coolartra was filled with a love striking air
    They asked for five minutes that they all might obtain
    Another for kisses from Sweet Mary Jane
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mullen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castleshane Demesne, Co. Monaghan