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School: Aughaconey

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Aghaconny, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Mac Síomóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0989, Page 292

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    He says the rent it must come down and that before one year.
    VI
    The Landlord and the Agent the both have cause to fright
    They will never eject or turn you out or ask you for the debt
    For if they do they will it rue, and wish they ne'er had said
    Since the cheapest way to pay arears is with one ounce of lead
    VII
    The English Church it is let down and that with great disdain
    Our Church is built upon a rock and there it still remains
    We will elevate our temples great where ever they may be
    And we will nobly decorate them everywhere and varnish them green.
    VIII
    Now to conclude and finish, good people one and all
    I hope you won't be sorry for those Orangeman's downfall
    For if they were able, there the boys would show the spleen
    And no matter where you go my boys dont forget the Green
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Martin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilnacreevy, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Thomas Mc Nally
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilnacreevy, Co. Cavan