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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 310

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    (continued from previous page)
    and soldiering combined.
    I'm willing to take any job that brings me work or fame.
    For singing songs milking cows or even melodian playing.
    II
    I struck what was thought a cosy job not far from Callan town.
    With a farmer named Mick Edward who is locally renowned.
    He's a breeder of wild cattle and in truth I'll tell in full.
    I have seen some sights in India but none like Edward's bull.
    III
    I was scarcely there a week or so and feeling well away.
    Will all my new surroundings and the meat from the U.S.A.
    When Mick came in one morning and said sure with a grin.
    I want you to go down the field
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Liathán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunta, Co. Kilkenny