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School: Machaire

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Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ó Reilly
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    of the row.
    He says my dear dont feel so queer, dont compare that man to me.
    For sure I know old Tommy Shiels, I'm a better man than he.
    Another thing I'll tell you.
    Though you may think its lies.
    Its bad enough to marry a widow that has not the two eyes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Bridget Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumacleeskin, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Hugh Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumacleeskin, Co. Cavan