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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

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Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
An Mháthair M. Síle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 290

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  4. XML “Callan Fair”

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  2. Callan Fair

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    Mr Dereen he bought a bainín,
    On Callan Fair Green,
    It was plain to be seen,
    I was fit for the Queen,
    Will you but a good ass,
    That will eat, hay and grass
    On a fair he will pass,
    When ever you'll choose.
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