School: Cluain Mór (1), Baile an Droichid

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1. Hannon's Ploughman (continued)

   

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   Disappointed myself sure I'd just do the same
   He hired with Matt Hannon + straightway he came
   III
   He first ploughed the stabbled thro' stones + thro' rocks
   And he didn't break more than a dozen of socks
   His second adventure was in the ponce field
   And he went down to Traynor's to get his plough stealed
   IV
   Traynor Knowing him so well he began for to jeer
   He said 'Im expecting you worn the whole year
   But now as you've come sure Ill do all I can
   And in a few days you need care for no man
   5.
   Preparations were made + the poles were put up
   He took hold of the reins(es) + gave a he-up
   He shut up one eye + he quickly took aim
   He said If I go crooked Im not for to blame
   6.
   He didn't go far till he quite went astray
   And he fell to beating Kelly's horse + Mobray
   Matt Hannon behind him began for to curse
   And says 'Clery have patience you'll make the job worse
   7.
   'Your yoke it is bad + the ground it is long
   Ill go home for a herring which might make you strong
   Now start them again as there's no one in sight
   You won't have the middle marked out agin night.

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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