School: The Vale (An Gleann)

Location:
Leiter, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Ó Brolcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1010, Page 363

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1010, Page 363

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  2. Corlurgan farm is far away
    I have to go to milk each day
    And sometimes have to rake the hay
    Says poor old Jemmy Gargan
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    I chased them on to Margret gate
    We landed there at half past eight
    My feet in a shocking state
    Says poor old Jemmy Gargan
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    I went to the fair at Mullingar
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