School: Keelagh
- Location:
- Keelagh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Ellen Reilly
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Young Sims he lit the latter bit to find out what was wrong.
But of course with some John Jameson his head was not to strong.
He quickly lit the petrol tank it lit up like a star.
And burned his eyebrows to the root and spoiled my motor car.
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When Paddy Cassels saw the blaze he let a dreadful roar.
Saying heavens all my flax is gone i'll never see it more.
My darling wife she'll kick me out away from home so far.
To hell with you John Martin and your Irish motor car.
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So now my boys take my advice when you go for a spin.
Don't bring old chaps like this with you for it is a mortal sin.
Whenever you meet with the like of Brown keep away from him so far.
For its him I blame for spoiling my Irish motor car.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Kathleen Mc Donald
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs O. Mc Donald
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Mullalougher, Co. Cavan