School: Newtownanner, Cluain Meala (roll number 1559)
- Location:
- Newtownanner Demesne, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Proinnsias Ó Corcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0568, Page 155
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Song (continued)
“On the 20th April as the night it was fine, To go to John Quinn's Ball it was my desire...”
(continued from previous page)VII
May Shea she came there and her jumper was white,
And to spare the thread she made it a bit tight,
The Walsh's were there and they looking so gay,
It was plain to be seen they had their eye on Jim Shea.
VIII
The tea was got ready at one o'clock sharp,
John Quinn he sat down and beside him a tart,
Dick O'Gorman he said, sure this cake is so nice,
I wish I was treated to another small slice.
VIV
I hope all the boys they enjoyed this dance well,
As the ladies that powdered had such a nice smell,
The house was done up with green white and gold,
And the waltzing and jazzing was fit to be seen.
Chorus
Should old acquaintance be forgot,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kitty Butler
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyglasheen, Co. Tipperary