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School: Mullinavat Convent

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    in the window and saw Edward shaving inside and said aloud - "Poets and barbers are always shaving" and he answered, Priests and beggars are always craving.
    This is another song they made in praise of George Frisby
    Health, wealth and prosperity may you have in your house,
    Now you dearest George and likewise your spouse,
    To the age of Mathuslem your son he may reign,
    He need not fear storm, hail, wind and rain,
    And now dearest George you could see from Lukeswell,
    The tower of Babylon wouldn't look half as well or Nelson's old Monument,
    I'll wager a prize unless there is a cast or a glance on my eyes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Hoban
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Deerpark, Co. Kilkenny