School: Druim Garlaigh (roll number 11701)
- Location:
- Drumgarly, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Estér Ní Dhubhaghain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0950, Page 056
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Local Songs
“Last Sunday McQuillan went”
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Last Sunday Mc Quillan went round to Agnews,
When the mistress was ready he made no delay
Stuck the harness on Larry and hasted away
The wee horse was right fresh and travelled right fast,
He never drew rein till he stopped at the cross.
Now up to Lecklevera he made no delay
He hardly took time for a wee cup of tay.
When he went to Mc Kenna's the fun it was great
He seemed quite surprised when he found it was so late.
He says to Maggie Alice now what'll I do.
Or what'll I say to wee Mrs Agnew.II
The mistress was frightened(continues on next page)
- Informant
- George Williamson
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lecklevera, Co. Monaghan