School: Termonfeckin
- Location:
- Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 146
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- 'Twas in the pleasant Summer time
I roved along the river Boyne
To take the air I was inclined
Dame Nature seemed so gay,
And as I walked I chanced to meet
A friend sincere who did me greet
And straightway asked me most discreet
To come to sweet Baltray.I then complied with his demand
He gave me sure to understand
His uncle's son would give his hand upon that very day.
And in wedlock banns he would be tied
Unto a brisk and virtuous bride,
And at the fun we should preside
And go to sweet Baltray.For to pull fool we did agree
And pace the road being full of glee
This pleasant pastime for to see
Without the least delay,
So when we reached this wistful place
When nuptial joys they filled each face
We welcomed were with mirth and feast(continues on next page)
