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School: Eaglais

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Eglish, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Heifearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0822, Page 102

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  1. The Spree at Kavanagh's

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    The Spree at Kavanagh's
    Contributed by Mrs. Troy, Ballinaguelsha, Eglish, Birr.
    Twas on a cold December's night
    I'd have you all to know,
    Twas up to Tommy Kavanagh's
    A whole brigade did go.
    Invited to a noble spree
    We did attend the call
    But before the night was over
    We were ready for to fall.
    The description of the liquor
    I'd have you all to know,
    Twas God's adulteration
    what from the stream did flow
    He stuffed us all with water
    Till we could scarcely stand
    But we clipped about and in and out
    Saying "Tommy ain't it grand".
    Tommy went to Fivealley
    In search of all the boys
    In coming back he did not forget
    To call into Molloys.
    When he reached his destination
    He was both tired and sore
    And he was treated like the convicts
    In the jail at Tullamore
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Troy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynaguilsha, Co. Offaly