School: Carrickgorman
- Location:
- Carrickgorman, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Fleming
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1006, Page 128
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Song (continued)
“I was bent one time to travel, Some beauty spots to see”
(continued from previous page)his mood,
Nor has not changed his ire.
He only laughs at his better half.
As she breaks a pot or pan.
Oh, we wish the world had many more
Like he jovial John Mc Cann.If we enjoy a hearty laugh.
Some critics call as rude.
But with them I do not agree.
For I do not think them shrewd,
For laughter's good for health and mind.
But who can make us laugh so well.
As the jovial John Mc Cann.
James Cullen.
Song
“I was bent one time to travel some beauty spots to see”
The following song was composed by Mr. P. Mc Donagh Carrickgorman.
"I was bent one time to travel,
Some beauty spots to see;
I took a trip then to the South
To see some scenery.(continues on next page)