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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0531, Page 135

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    “About forty years ago, there lived a curate in Birr names Father Little.”

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    Local Songs
    About forty years ago, there lived a curate in Birr named Father Little. He had lived in Birr for many years, after which he was transferred to the Co. Clare and before leaving it he compose a song and it sang thus.
    Farewell to the town of Birr
    Farewell to one and all
    For here now I must leave you
    And obey Almighty's call.
    Although I go to the Six Mile Bridge in the Co Clare
    My heart and blessings are in Birr and amongst the people there.
    For many a year I have lived with you.
    And joined you heart and
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Carmel Nic an Ríogh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Riverstown, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    78
    Address
    Riverstown, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Paul King
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Riverstown, Co. Tipperary