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School: Currach Chluana (Croughclooney) (roll number 7885)

Location:
Curraghcloney, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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  1. Old Songs - The Dingle Puck Goat (continued)

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    X
    When I heard the goat speaking my breast commenced beating
    Says I, "Tis a spirit called Petticoat Loose
    Or something contrary that came in to Kerry"
    Says I to myself, "I am done wearing shoes"
    XI
    To the town of Tralee he next took his rambles
    I believe he was anxious to see some more sport
    Outside the town he met the Highlanders
    He up with his horns and tore all their cloths
    XII
    The Highlanders they roared and bawled "milia murder"
    And shouted for police to send us to jail
    But the more they shouted the faster he ran, sure
    And over the basin he gave them leg-bail
    XIII
    When he jumpted the basin I fell on the footway
    (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
    Informant
    David Coyne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Bonatouk or Monatouk, Co. Waterford