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Cohaw, Co. Cavan
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E. Ní Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 289

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    (continued from previous page)
    Colleen Bawn.
    VII
    Now Willy's drest from top to toe all in a suit of green,
    His hair hangs over his shoulders most glorious to be seen.
    He's tall and straight and comely as any could be found.
    He's fit for Foillard's daughter was she heiress to a crown.
    VIII
    The judge said, this body being in her tender youth,
    If Reilly has decluded her she will declare the truth.
    Then like a moving beauty bright before him she did stand,
    Your welcome there, my hearts' delight and dear Colleen Bawn.
    IX
    O Gentlemen "Squire Foillard said with pity look on me.
    This villian came amongst us to disgrace our family.
    And by his base contrivances this villeany was planned.
    If I dont get satisfaction Ill quit this Irish land.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Fox
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corraweelis, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    James Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corraweelis, Co. Cavan