School: Lios Dubh (roll number 6661)
- Location:
- Lisduff, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Artáin
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- (continued from previous page)those seven long years or more.It was when my John was parting meA promise he made to meThat he would meet me here in Borden's groveIn this charming month of May.
IVWhat kind of a lad was your JohnOr what colour was his hair?He wore a light blue jacket and his locks of his belt were tiedAnd my Johnny was a nice young ladHe was built of a clever size
VDo not depend on Johnny he will not meet you hereHe is gone on board the Royal AdmiralYour Johnny is killed I fearHe is gone on board the Admiral where many youths did fall(continues on next page)- Informant
- James Jones
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- Over 70
- Address
- Gorteenashingaun, Co. Tipperary