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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0092H, Page 10_042

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  1. An Old Rhyme

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    Married in red you wish you were dead.
    Married in blue you are sure to be true.
    Married in black you wish you were back.
    Married in yellow you are ashamed of your fellow.
    Married in brown you will live in the town.
    Married in white you have chosened allright.
    Married in green you are ashamed to be seen.
    Married in black you wish you were back.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Gibbons
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    William Gibbons
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonee, Co. Mayo