School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)
- Location:
- Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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Have you heard the latest news
Or did you hear it said
That big Mick the Gardener,
For the second time is wed.
When first it was reported
The people thought it lies
They said it was a false report
Made by the Clogher Boys.II
On the 19th of January,
The ould tailor made his will
And handed o'er his daughter
To big Mick at College Hill,
Saying "Now, me boy, you have her
and you're worthy of a cheer
And I hope you'll stick to her
Like a post-bill to a pier.III
She was subject to flirtation,
And oftimes as a maid,
but when she courted Pat the Groom
She was very easy pleased
The Groom, he popped the question
But sure he was refused,(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mr Philip Gargan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Crossane, Co. Meath