School: Garrygaug, Kilmacow
- Location:
- Garrygaug, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Siobhán Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 313
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- (continued from previous page)a tree in front of the door. Tim passed through the village and took stock of the place. Then he went into the big public-house, introduced himself to the owner, and said."I come into the man that is gay and free, I don't like the lad with the sign on the three." He was treated hospitably by the publican and took his depature to Waterford. Over a travellers inn there he saw the sign.In this hive we're all alive,
Good whiskey makes us funny,
If you are dry come in and try,
The flavour of our honey.The publican was disgusted and did not invite him in. Tim, if required, would take a horse and cart for meal ect or go on foot for any message. He was most agreeable to do anything except heavy farm work. Once he obliged the local teacher by going to Wateford for a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Walsh
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballynacooly, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Mr Quin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 70
- Address
- Templeorum, Co. Kilkenny
