School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)
- Location:
- Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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- In Charlestown where I was born there was a fair maid dwelling. Then every youth I'll let you know her name Barbaria Allen. It was in the month of June when all things they were blooming Sweet William on his death bed lay for the love of Barbaria Allen. He sent his servant to the town where Barbaria was a dwelling. My master is sick and sent for you if your name be Barbaria Allen. Slowly slowly she got up and slowly he got ready and all she said(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bridget Fordham
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Daniel Fordham
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Kilcolgan, Co. Galway