School: Cluain Mór (1), Baile an Droichid

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1. John Byrne's Grey Mare (continued)

   

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   And the slight-i-est of a whip from a youth
   It would make her jump off of the ground.
   4.) But the owner not wishing to ill-treat the garron
   That faithfully served him for twenty-five year
   Glad to meet with John Byrne who cheerfully bought her
   At a rasonable price though not very dear.
   5). The bargain was made and the money was paid
   As a matter of course John was handed the luck,
   To a tavern they went where a trifle they spent
   And Johnny, the mare from the owner he took.
   6). He put on the saddle across where the straddle
   Had rested for years on the old garron's back
   And he mounted her quick drew a lump of a stick
   Saying 'hee up' Mary Anne as he hit her a whack.
   7). Through the streets she went prancing & at other times dancing
   Till a whole band of lads gathered round by her side
   Saying Hallo Mr. So & So and who let you up
   Or plaze will you get down just to see how you ride.
   8). They kept up the jeer till the mare lost her temper
   And suddenly swerved at the end of the street
   And to the delight of the merry bystanders

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Thomas Tallon

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   55

   Occupation

   Labourer

   Address

   Redbog, Co. Carlow