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School: Gleann na gCoileach (roll number 1583)

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Glannagilliagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Ríoghbhardáin
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    XVII
    “Twenty pounds and the devil a more”
    Won’t satisfy the wants of “Pats of Tulig More”
    “The Mule is Mick’s!!" “the rae is Paddy’s!"
    Take the rest if it suits “your laddie”

    XVIII

    “Frankly” boy you’re playing with fire
    If you think you’ll fool the “life wire”
    Letters won’t do and threats are wasted
    And notices are only your time wasted

    IXX

    “Oh what a boy, and oh what a cad”
    Is “Seán a scuab” and his little one lad
    Do you think, “sly Seán”, that the offer made
    Is enough to satisfy “Molly the maid”

    XX
    Poor “Jerer Roche” is now demented
    Because “Paddy” lately (had) has assented
    To take the offer poor “Peggy” made
    “To stock the farm and till the glade”

    XX1
    What will “Eyre” do atall, atall
    Because the “hollies” can no longer call
    The blushing smiling coaxing maid
    Whose new abode will foil a raid

    XXII
    Oh “Bill the boost” you were an ass
    To try to coax the “wee poor lass”
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Liam Riordan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    S. Mc Brohan