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School: Doire Clathach (roll number 11931)

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Derryclogh Upper, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0299, Page 259

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  1. Unpublished Songs - The Pretty Maid (continued)

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    is my balance in bright gold.

    (3)
    When Lord and Lady are expired their wealth it is in vain
    Their length and breadth in rule they get, all bigger men the same
    Just mind myself for I am good, and with me you'll agree
    I'll do your work both night and day without expecting fee

    (4)
    Upon my word this wealthy Bell the Pride of Bantry Town
    I charmed her to Drimoleague that village of renown
    Like Hutchen once we wont dread shot when on our wedding day
    Our Tenants all we'll regulate with beef, strong punch and Tay.

    THIS SONG IS NOT COMPLETE AS DÓMHNALL TOLD HE COULD NOT THINK OF THE OTHER VERSES
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Dómhnall Ó Drisceóil
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lahanaght, Co. Cork