School: Ballyrahan, Tinahely
- Location:
- Ballyraheen, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Mheachair
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“Come all ye sporting bachelors, where ever you may be.”
(continued from previous page)ready cash had they.
But Rob Whitmeer sure that young man
He promised he would pay
He yoked his horse the previous night
His housekeeper he brought
Along with Mary Sweeney
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A quarter cask of porter, two dozen of strong bass
With candles, tea, and sugar, and likewise a looking glass.
A half a pint of whiskey, some butter and a ham, a box of Coleman's mustard and a pot of Wood's jam.
The night it was drawing near, the daylight faded fast.
The ladies they being in the room preparing for the fray
The looking glass has got a shock, its(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Edward Barnes
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilcommon, Co. Wicklow